Indonesia recently celebrated its 80th Independence Day with a flag-lowering ceremony held at Merdeka Palace, creating a solemn and patriotic atmosphere. Titi Nurdianti, a Jakarta resident originally from Cilacap, Central Java, shared her experience of securing a ticket for the historic event. Titi described the intense online competition for tickets as a ‘war’, where Indonesians rushed to click as fast as possible. After successfully obtaining a ticket, Titi was overwhelmed with joy and emotions as she witnessed the ceremony at Merdeka Palace in person.
Watching the flag-lowering ceremony for the first time at the venue itself on August 17, 2025, Titi decided to commemorate the event by wearing traditional attire from West Nusa Tenggara, dressed in a striking red outfit. The festive parade that followed the ceremony towards the National Monument added grandeur to this year’s Independence Day celebration, creating unforgettable memories for Titi.
Amidst tears and joy, Titi offered prayers and well wishes for Indonesia’s future, expressing optimism for the country’s progress and prosperity on its 80th anniversary. She extended her wishes for President Prabowo’s health and leadership in promoting welfare and strength for Indonesia. The emotional responses and heartfelt moments shared by citizens like Titi reflected the profound significance of the Independence Day ceremony at Merdeka Palace.
