JM Independence Day

Independece Day
August 17th 1945 - August 17th 2021

Celebrating Indonesian Indepence day
There are various celebrations and games which Indonesians

usually do on this day to recall the true meaning of freedom as a
nation.
Here are a list of some of the fun games and activities that
Indonesians do on Independence Day:
1. Upacara Bendera
(Flag Raising
Ceremony)
Government officials and numerous
students participate in flag raising
ceremonies on the morning of
Independence Day. A celebration is held at
the Istana Merdeka (State Palace) annually.
The Indonesian flag consists of two
colours; red and white. The red means
courage while the white stands for purity.
We call the flag “Sang Saka Merah Putih
(The Lofty Red and White)”.
The ceremonies also consist of musical
performances from Indonesia’s diverse
provinces and are regularly broadcast live
on local television stations. Indonesian Air
Force fighter jets will fly through the sky
before the flag arrives at full mast.
Istana Merdeka, Jakarta

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2. Fun Games
a. Panjat Pinang (Palm Tree Climbing)
Panjat Pinang is a very famous competition in
many Indonesian neighbourhood on
Independence day. At the top of palm trees,
which have been smeared with clay and oil,
interesting prizes such as toy bikes or electronic
devices are placed. People from kids to adults
must reach the top of the slippery challenge.
People learn to collaborate together to win the
prize. We can take the moral value that in this
world, we need to believe in teamwork to
achieve goals.
b. Lomba Makan Kerupuk (Cracker Eating Competition)
Indonesian children love to play this game
where crackers are tied on raffia strings then
the children try their best to eat the crackers
while they put their hands behind their backs.
The child that finishes their cracker first wins!
For Indonesians, crackers are a traditional
snack that is relished by both poor and rich
people. By playing this game, Indonesian
people try to appreciate the importance of
equality and humility. Furthermore, those
hanging crackers and handcuffs remind us that
success is accomplished by integrity and
patience.
c. Lomba Balap Karung (Gunny Sack Race)
Gunny Sack Race is a popular race
where our bodies are cooped inside
rice sacks as we hurtle towards the
finishing line. The sack hinders us as
we move rapidly towards the finish
line. In addition, more than once, we
will fall down and we have to get back
up and continue hopping to reach the
end point. Lomba Balap
Karung teaches us a lesson about the
importance of perseverance and it
reminds Indonesian people of the
tremendous efforts our forbearers
made to achieve independence.
Moreover, it teaches us that in life, we
will stumble but we need to get back
up and keep fighting to reach our
goals.
d. Lomba Balap Bakiak (Wooden Sandals Race)
Balap Bakiak is a unique traditional

game that requires a team to wear the
same pair of bakiak and race to the
finish line. Bakiak is a traditional
Central Javanese wooden sandal having
straps made out of used tires and this
conventional footwear is easily
available at Malioboro Street.
Originating in the 1970s, in West of
Sumatra, Balap Bakiak is an activity
that’s a favorite of both young and old.
e. Lomba Kelereng (Marble and Spoon Race)
This game requires the

participants to carry a marble on a
spoon in their mouth and they
have to keep this tiny item steady
as they race to the finish line.
This year, the 76th Independence
Day of Indonesia will be
celebrated slightly differently with
fewer festivities but more
creativity.
f. Lomba Tarik Tambang (Tug of War Game)
athletic contest
between two teams at
opposite ends of a rope,
each team trying to drag
the other across a centre
line. ... The game ends
when one team pulls the
other so that the tape on
the losers' side crosses
the ground mark on the
winners' side. The
contest is decided by the
best two out of three
pulls.
g. Lomba Pukul Bantal (Pillow Fight Game)
h. Pentas Seni (Performing art festival)
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Independece Day

August 17th 1945 - August 17th 2021

There are various celebrations and games which Indonesians

Istana Merdeka, Jakarta

Balap Bakiak is a unique traditional

This game requires the

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