Indonesia recently celebrated its 80th Independence Day with a flag-lowering ceremony at the Merdeka Palace, creating a solemn atmosphere. Jakarta local, Titi Nurdianti, shared her pride and deep emotions during this historic event. Titi recounted her challenging journey to secure an official ticket for the ceremony, describing the intense competition online as a ‘war’ where Indonesians hurried to click as fast as possible. Finally obtaining a ticket brought overwhelming joy and emotions as she stood at Merdeka Palace on the commemorative day.
Having only watched the flag-lowering ceremony on television before, Titi was ecstatic to witness it in person on August 17, 2025. She chose to pay tribute to the occasion by wearing traditional attire from West Nusa Tenggara, dressed in a vibrant red outfit. The lively parade that followed the ceremony, leading towards the National Monument, added to the splendor of this year’s Independence Day celebration and created lasting memories for Titi.
Amidst tears and joy, Titi offered prayers and well wishes for Indonesia’s future. She shared her optimism for the country’s progress and prosperity on its 80th anniversary, extending her hopes for President Prabowo’s health and leadership in promoting welfare and strength in Indonesia. The emotional reactions and sincere moments shared by citizens like Titi highlighted the profound significance of the Independence Day ceremony at the Merdeka Palace.
