National Education Day commemoration ceremony in Indonesia

Students attend the 2026 National Education Day (Hardiknas) ceremony at the Yayasan Pendidikan Islam (YAPIS) schoolyard in Manokwari, West Papua, Saturday (May 2, 2026). Hundreds of students wear traditional costumes during the ceremony themed “Strengthening Collective Participation to Achieve Quality Education for All.” ANTARA FOTO/Chairil Indra/YU/M052

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto (right) leads the National Education Day (Hardiknas) ceremony at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Jakarta, Saturday (May 2, 2026). The ceremony commemorating Hardiknas 2026 carried the theme “Strengthening Collective Participation to Achieve Quality Education for All.” ANTARA FOTO/Asprilla Dwi Adha/YU/M052

Elementary and junior high school students wear traditional attire during the National Education Day (Hardiknas) ceremony at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Jakarta, Saturday (May 2, 2026). The ceremony commemorating Hardiknas 2026 carried the theme “Strengthening Collective Participation to Achieve Quality Education for All.” ANTARA FOTO/Asprilla Dwi Adha/YU/M052