Celebrating Indonesian Independence Day

What is Indonesian Independence Day celebrated for?

• To commemorate Indonesia's declaration of independence from Dutch colonial rule.

• To recognize Indonesia's cultural heritage.

• To celebrate the end of World War II in Indonesia.

• To honor the first president of Indonesia.

On which date is Indonesian Independence Day observed?

• August 17

• October 31

• July 4

• September 1

What color is commonly associated with Indonesian Independence Day?

• Blue and yellow

• Purple and gold

• Red and white

• Green and black

What is a popular activity during the celebrations?

• Painting

• Dancing

• Singing

• Cooking

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What do people often wave during the parades?

• Flags, banners, or pom-poms

• Streamers

• Balloons

• Confetti

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What traditional food might you see during the celebrations?

• tacos

• sushi

• pasta

• fried rice, satay, tofu kupat, ketoprak

What is the name of the national anthem sung on this day?

• America the Beautiful

• Ode to Joy

• God Save the Queen

• 17 Agustus

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What type of games are played during Independence Day celebrations?

• Board game marathons

• Chess tournaments

• Video game competitions

• Tug-of-war, sack races, three-legged races, relay races.

Who declared Indonesia's independence?

• Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta

• Jokowi and Prabowo

• Soekarno and Siti Nurbaya

• Suharto and Megawati

What is a common decoration used for Independence Day?

• Christmas tree

• red and white ornament

• Balloons

• Pumpkins