JAKARTA Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the Gerindra faction, Danang Wicaksana Sulistya, appealed to the public not to follow the trend of raising the pirate flag from the One Piece anime ahead of the 80th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
According to him, this phenomenon can tarnish the solemnity and vibrant independence that is sacred to the Indonesian people.
He reminded that although popular cultural trends such as anime can be entertainment, raising the flag in the context of the commemoration of independence is not appropriate.
"I ask that the One Piece flag-raising trend be stopped. Do not let us join in on things that are actually not relevant to the spirit of the struggle for independence. This can injure nationalism values in the celebration of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day," said Danang, Saturday, August 2.
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The legislator from the Central Java III electoral district emphasized that the commemoration of independence is not just a ceremony, but a momentum to remember the services of the heroes and strengthen the spirit of national unity.
Therefore, according to Danang, all forms of symbols displayed in order to welcome the Indonesian Independence Day should refer to national values.
"Let's celebrate independence in the right way. Don't just follow the trend, especially those that can disturb order or cause polemics in the community," he said.
Danang also invited the younger generation to be wiser in responding to popular culture and social media. He hopes that the spirit of independence can be realized through positive actions such as the competition for independence, social activities, and respect for the symbols of the state.
As is known, the commemoration of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day will fall on August 17, 2025. The government through various institutions appealed to the public to fly the Red and White Flag simultaneously as a form of respect for the struggle of the Indonesian nation.
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