Indonesia's 81st Independence Day: Megawati leads ceremony, prays for earthquake victims

Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri led the nation's 81st Independence Day ceremony on Monday in South Jakarta. The event took place at the School of Party grounds, near the At-Taufiq Mosque.

During a moment of silence, Megawati led participants in praying for the victims of the earthquake that struck East Nusa Tenggara. She extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength for those affected by the disaster.

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Let us offer prayers together, especially for the region of East Nusa Tenggara, especially Flores, we pray that those who have experienced the disaster will strengthen themselves. And for the families who have lost those affected by the earthquake, we pray they receive a fitting place by God's side.

"Let us offer prayers together, especially for the region of East Nusa Tenggara, especially Flores, we pray that those who have experienced the disaster will strengthen themselves. And for the families who have lost those affected by the earthquake, we pray they receive a fitting place by God's side," Megawati stated.

The ceremony was attended by various party officials and members. Following the official proceedings, participants engaged in traditional Independence Day games like sack races and cracker-eating contests, fostering a spirit of community and celebration.

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All the people of Indonesia whom I love and am proud of, I specifically, we have just prayed for the residents of Flores, NTT, and offer our deepest condolences for the victims of the extraordinary earthquake.