Indonesian Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated on August 17 every year. Celebration of Indonesia’s declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945.
This year will mark Indonesia’s 78th independence day, and Google will celebrate it through a Google Doodle dedicated to Javanese guest artist Diela Maharanie.
Google mentions: “Today’s doodle, illustrated by guest artist Diela Maharanie in West Java, celebrates Indonesia’s Independence Day, known locally as Tujuhbelasan. On this day in 1945, Indonesia officially declares its independence from Dutch rule.
Source: Google Doodle
This Google Doodle message represents solidarity and collaboration. The games shown in this Doodle are all traditional Indonesian games usually played during Tujuhbelasan, a festive day marking Indonesia’s Independence Day. These games are a way for people to come together and celebrate their common culture and heritage.
Google mentions: “This year’s National Theme of Independence Day “Terus Melaju Untuk Indonesia Maju” (Striving for Progress in Indonesia) embodies the spirit of gotong royong (cooperation), together promoting the country’s growth, while maintaining local wisdom. All these messages are often found in local national sports such as rattan and badminton, or games dedicated to Tujuhbelasan such as sack racing, cookie eating contest and panjat pinang.”
What is the history of Indonesian Independence Day?
The Dutch first came to Indonesia in the 16th century and by the 20th century they had already colonized most of the archipelago. Dutch rule was so harsh and exploitative, Indonesians began to protest.
In the early 20th century, several independence movements emerged in Indonesia. One of the most important of these movements is the Indonesian National Party (PNI). This movement was founded in 1927 by Sukarno. The PNI called for a unified Indonesia, free from Dutch rule.
Britannica mentions: “New nationalism required a new organization to express it, and in July 1927, the Indonesian National Association, later the Indonesian National Party (Partai Nasional Indonesia; PNI), was formed under the presided over by Sukarno.”
In 1942, during World War II, the Japanese invaded Indonesia. This continued for almost three years and on August 17, 1945, before Japan surrendered, Indonesia went ahead and declared independence. However, the Dutch refused to recognize Indonesian independence and war broke out as a result.
The United Nations Census Bureau mentions: “Japan occupied the islands from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared independence shortly before Japan surrendered, but it took four years of sometimes brutal fighting, intermittent negotiations, and UN reconciliation. before the Netherlands agreed to transfer sovereignty in 1949.”
In short, Indonesia’s Independence Day is a time for celebration and reflection. This is a time to remember the country’s hard-won independence and look towards a bright future. This is also the time when the whole country unites and reaffirms the values of the country.
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Source: pagasa.edu.vn