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Indonesia Independence Day

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Indonesia Independence Day

When is Indonesia Independence Day?

Every year on August 17.

What is Indonesia Independence Day?

Indonesia's Independence Day on August 17 commemorates the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on 17 August 1945 by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta. It is celebrated with flag-raising ceremonies and traditional games.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

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  • #IndonesiaIndependenceDay
  • #17Agustus
  • #Merdeka
  • #Indonesia

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