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Celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day

Celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day
Shack race competition followed by Pontianak people's in celebrating Indonesian independence day, August 17th. Photo by Amel

It is not always celebrated in a formal way but competitions became a tradition as well like cracker eating races, sack racing, tug of war and climbing Pinang to enliven Indonesia’s independence. What is interesting is that the various races can be located in the office, school or in the parking lot behind the store and it’s always accompanied by loud music and the cheering audience. (Amel)