Political parties, veterans observe Indonesia`s independence day
Antara:
Several political parties and a group of veterans held a commemoration ceremony for Indonesia`s 68th Independence Day, marking the exact moment of the country`s proclamation of independence,
August 17: 68th Independence Day of Indonesia
The Great Indonesia Movement Party, led by party chairman Prabowo Subianto, organized a ceremony in the yard outside its office in Ragunan, South Jakarta.
Ahmadis Celebrating Independence Day in Transito building in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara where at least 30 families are still living seven years after they were evicted from their home village.
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), meanwhile, conducted its own commemoration ceremony at its office in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta.