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Celebrities Attend 81st Indonesian Independence Day Ceremony at Merdeka Palace

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presided over the 81st Independence Day ceremony at the Merdeka Palace on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  • The ceremony, themed "Indonesia Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous," included performances by notable celebrities like Krisdayanti and Melly Goeslaw.
  • Several celebrities, including Krisdayanti, Melly Goeslaw, Happy Salma, and Anggun C. Sasmi, attended the event as performers or guests.

President Prabowo Subianto led the 81st Indonesian Independence Day commemoration at the Merdeka Palace on Monday, August 17, 2026. The event, centered around the theme "Indonesia Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous," featured a solemn flag-raising ceremony and musical performances.

Among the distinguished guests and officials, several Indonesian celebrities graced the occasion. Singers Krisdayanti and Melly Goeslaw performed the songs "Indonesia Jaya" and "Indonesia Pusaka." Krisdayanti expressed her honor on social media, stating, "This duet is not just a meeting of two voices, but a symbol that art and love for Indonesia can unite us beyond all differences."

Actress and producer Happy Salma was also present, observed among the attendees in the presidential palace. Singer and actress Anggun C. Sasmi attended the ceremony with her husband, Christian Kretschmar. The event was broadcast live via the Secretariat Negara's YouTube channel.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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