The Independence Day

Independence Day is the day when the indonesian people celebrete the event of the freedom of indonesia on augus 17th. The are many kind of events that is celebreted in my country. This event as a respect to our heroes. Every people celebrete it with many games,there are parade, panjat pinang, pacu karung,makan kerupuk, tarik tambang, etc.

On august 17th at 08.00 a.m, we start the ceremony in the fields, schools, offices, companies, etc. Everyone follow the nationaal ceremonsy. That moment was the time for raising the flag "Sang Merah Putih". It is followed by indonesia raya song and the instrument (drumband).

There are many games is held in that day. After following the ceremony they start to parade, usually they walk around and wear the clothes from all of the regions in indonesia. Actually not only regions clothes, but they use uniform of doctor, police, nurse, gown, etc.

After that they start the games, everyone or clubs try to get the first winner. They are so funny because they do not shy to run even though they are fat for adult. If the children play it, they usually crying because not be a winner.

Independence Day is interesting event, is not it? That is to show  our respect to our heroes. We are proud of them and proud as an indonesian. We will keep their efforts and we will continue it. This is the agenda in my country when celebrete the independence day.