70 Years of Indonesian Independence
Here my country,where I was born and grew up.once independence remain independent! #RI70 pic.twitter.com/nGc67ruyOG
— Handrey (@BryanAndreas_) August 17, 2015
Yesterday, Indonesia celebrates seven decades as an independent country. With its internet usership slated to reach a whopping 125 million this year, up from only 42 million three years ago, it’s no surprise that Indonesians have been blowing up the twittersphere, celebrating with #ri70.
Happy 70th Independence Day, Indonesia. May our beauty light the world. I love you! #RI70 pic.twitter.com/csznXtIRJp
— Wempy Dyocta Koto (@wempydyoctakoto) August 17, 2015
Indonesia was once under the heel of many a colonial power. From Portuguese rule, to its period as part of the Dutch East Indies, Indonesia finally gained its independence in 1945, after five years under Japanese occupation.
Indonesia’s climbing contests
Many took the the trees participating in Indonesia’s tradition of panjat pinang.
The most famous traditional competition on our independence day …#panjatpinang #RI70 pic.twitter.com/lb0S7KUY9d
— Ayudhia (@itsAyudhia) August 17, 2015
You can find Panjat Pinang Crazy Games only at Indonesia!
http://t.co/xTEBFGrALm…/…/a/Indonesia-Independence-Day.htm pic.twitter.com/KySzrbE5BV— HolidayInnExpressSmg (@hiexpresssmg) August 16, 2015
In this contest, participants climb greased wooden poles to retrieve flags or prizes. And the results are stunning.
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Indonesia’s 70 year independence marks seven decades since the vibrant country finally regained control of its destiny. Well-wishers from as far as Palestine have offered celebration to Indonesia.
Happy birthday to all Indonesian #RI70 #WajahBaruIndonesia pic.twitter.com/72sllzq7cm
— Ŧ ï ʀ ʍ α ה ツ (@firman_Jho) August 17, 2015
After seven decades of independent rule, Indonesia undoubtedly stands as a proud example and inspiration to people’s the world over, who are waiting for their own liberation.
Cover image via Apel Photography.
