JAKARTA - The government has opened space for the public to participate in determining the official logo for the 81st Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi assessed that public involvement in the selection of the logo was a tangible form of public participation in the independence celebration.
In a written statement, Thursday, June 25, 2026, Prasetyo, who is also the Chairman of the National Committee for the 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Independence, said that the public is not only a connoisseur of the final result, but also plays a role in determining the visual identity that will represent the spirit of this year's independence anniversary.
"The selection of the logo for the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia is a space for the public to take part in the independence celebration. This involvement reflects the spirit of democracy, mutual cooperation, and a sense of ownership of our national symbols," said Prasetyo.
According to Prasetyo, every voice and input from the public is an important part in choosing the design that is most able to describe the ideals, optimism, and spirit of national unity.
Prasetyo said the Independence Day commemoration belongs to all Indonesian people. Therefore, the government involves various elements of society, ranging from students, students, creative communities, to the general public in the logo selection process.
"We want the logo selection process to be a national collaboration space that strengthens the sense of nationality and love for the homeland," he said.
He hopes that the logo that will be selected will not only become a visual identity of the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, but also a symbol of unity and at the same time reminds that Indonesian independence is fought for, built, and guarded together by all people.
"Through this spirit of togetherness, we want to ensure that every independence anniversary is not only commemorating history, but also strengthening the common determination to continue the struggle towards an increasingly advanced, just, and prosperous Indonesia," said Prasetyo.
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