JAKARTA - The RI 80th Indonesian Independence Day competition was held lively in the Kalimalang River, RW 04, Cipinang Melayu, Makasar District, East Jakarta, Sunday, August 17, 2025.
The activities of the residents were witnessed by the Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia, Marc Gerritsen.
Marc watched the pinang climbing competition with his wife from the VVIP tent. Every now and then, he looks up front on stage to take a closer look and capture the moment using his cell phone.
"I am the Dutch Ambassador in Indonesia, I am here to celebrate Indonesia's independence," said Marc in Kalimalang.
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Apart from watching the competition, Marc also brought a number of gifts for the children of RW 04 Cipinang Melayu.
"I brought the ball for the children in the village here to play football, I'm here because there are office friends who talk about the competition, I'm very happy here there is a big party," he said.
Marc also congratulated Indonesia's 80th independence anniversary.
"I am the Dutch Ambassador, saying Happy 80th Indonesian independence day," he said.
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