This Flag Trader Hopes To Get Many Profits When Entering The Month Of Indonesian Independence

Atep, seller of red and white flags in Tangerang/ Photo: Jehan/VOI

TANGERANG - Ahead of the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, red and white flag traders began displaying their wares in every corner of the City. But unfortunately, for this year there seem to be many traders who complain about the sluggish purchases. Bad weather is said to be the main factor.

Atep (57), one of the red and white flag traders from Garut, was selling before August. But Atep said, his merchandise was even slightly sold.

"I think this year there are many who bought it. Especially in Tangerang again in the political year. There is a regional election, it should be crowded with people buying it," said Atep when met in the Karawaci area, Tangerang City, Monday, August 5.

"There are a lot of candidates here," said my brother (who is Tangerang). The candidates are buying flags, continuing to be paired in the field or something like that. The point is so that the community has good and generous value, as well as love for the country," he hoped.

Atep revealed that currently, the sales have fallen dramatically compared to the previous year. This is because the income from selling the red and white flag has only been collected for IDR 1.5 million.

"I'm the deposit. From there it's 9 thousand, I sell 20 rihus. So it's not like usual. Now it should be IDR 7-8 million. Now it's still IDR 1.5 million," he said.