RI Anniversary Brings Sustenance, Flag Trader: Thank God, Today I've Got 500 Thousand

JAKARTA - Commemoration of the Independence Day (HUT) of the Republic of Indonesia often brings blessings to traders of the Red and White flag. At this moment, many of their wares were sold.

This is also felt by small flag traders who sell in the National Monument area when selling their wares to coincide with the RI 77th Anniversary Ceremony, Wednesday, August 17.

Rahmat, one of the traders, said that the flags being sold were selling well. "Alhamdulillah, if the Indonesian Independence Day event is like this once a year. Today alone, we have received Rp. 500 thousand," he said, as reported by Antara.

Rahmat admitted that he always gets abundant sustenance during the Indonesian Independence Day. He is also grateful to be able to freely sell in the Monas area at this time of commemorating the Indonesian Independence Day.

He admitted that on August 17, 2021, he was expelled because he was desperate to peddle merchandise in the midst of the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Slamet also felt the same advantage. Although he doesn't know how much income he has earned, he said that many of his merchandise has been sold.

"I don't know how much I got. Thank God a lot of people bought it," said Slamet.

The 65-year-old man admitted that he only sold small flags on August 17. Everyday, Slamet sells toys at school.

Regarding the price, Slamet did not set a high price. If you want to buy a flag sticker, you will be charged Rp. 1,000, a small flag of Rp. 2,000, and a headband of Rp. 5,000.

"What is clear is cheap," said Slamet beaming.