Indonesia recently celebrated its 80th Independence Day at Merdeka Palace with a flag-lowering ceremony that created a solemn atmosphere. Titi Nurdianti, a Jakarta resident originally from Cilacap, Central Java, shared her pride and deep emotions during this historic event. Titi recounted the challenging journey of securing an official ticket for the ceremony, describing the intense online competition as a ‘war’ where Indonesians rushed to click as fast as possible. Finally obtaining a ticket brought her overwhelming joy as she stood at Merdeka Palace.
Having only watched the flag-lowering ceremony on TV before, Titi was excited to witness it in person on August 17, 2025. She decided to honor the occasion by dressing in traditional attire from West Nusa Tenggara, wearing a stunning red outfit. The lively parade that followed the ceremony, heading toward the National Monument, added to the grandeur of this year’s Independence Day celebration, creating lasting memories for Titi.
In the midst of tears and happiness, Titi offered prayers and good wishes for Indonesia’s future. She expressed hope for the country’s progress and prosperity on its 80th anniversary, extending her well-wishes for President Prabowo’s health and leadership in bringing welfare and strength to Indonesia. The emotional responses and heartfelt moments shared by citizens like Titi highlighted the deep significance of the Independence Day ceremony at Merdeka Palace.
