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Giant 100-Meter Indonesian Flag Unfurled in Bogor Parade

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Students in Bogor, Indonesia, unfurled a 100-meter-long Indonesian flag to celebrate the upcoming 81st Independence Day.
  • The Kirab Merah Putih event, part of the Festival Merah Putih 2026, aimed to foster unity and togetherness among residents.
  • The flag display traversed major roads in Bogor, West Java, involving high school students and local officials.

Bogor, Indonesia – A vibrant display of national pride filled the streets of Bogor as high school students participated in the Kirab Merah Putih, or Red and White Parade. The event, held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, featured the unfurling of five segments of the Indonesian flag, stretching a combined 100 meters in length and 6 meters in width.

This colorful procession was part of the Festival Merah Putih 2026, an initiative to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day. The giant flag, carried by students, weaved through key thoroughfares in Bogor, West Java, symbolizing unity and shared spirit as the nation approaches its independence celebration.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Bima Arya Sugiarto, joined the students in the parade, underscoring the event's significance in promoting national togetherness. The Kirab Merah Putih serves as a powerful visual representation of Bogor's enthusiasm for the month of independence, fostering a sense of unity and shared celebration among its citizens.

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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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