JAKARTA - Presidential Candidate (Bacapres) Anies Baswedan, took part in holding a flag ceremony in commemoration of Independence Day for the 78th Indonesian Independence Day with residents in the Lebak Bulus Reservoir, Cilandak, South Jakarta, Thursday, August 17.
Anies interprets Independence Day, which is celebrated every August 17, as a celebration for all the people, not just a flag ceremony held by the state and watched by the public.
"We feel that every time there is a 17th event, the people's celebration is not just a ceremony by the state that is watched by the people, but a celebration by all the people," said Anies at the location. "And we in Lebak Bulus also celebrate this independence," he continued.
According to Anies, there are still many challenges that must be overcome by the Indonesian nation to create a just and prosperous society.
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"There are still a lot of homework, independence is like what Bung Karno said, namely the golden bridge to a just and prosperous society," he said.
Therefore, the former governor of DKI Jakarta believes that all elements of the nation must continue to work to continue the struggle of the nation's founders.
"So the struggle is still long and we are still working continuously. But we must be grateful for the progress we have made so far," Anies added.
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