Indonesians celebrate 80th Independence Day with festivities nationwide


JAKARTA (Xinhua): Under bright sunlight on Sunday, streets across Indonesia were filled with people waving national flags or dressed in red and white, as the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day.

In a neighborhood in eastern Jakarta, residents gathered in an open space for a flag-raising ceremony, followed by parades, music, food, and traditional games.

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