Independence of Indonesia

For the first time in history, a Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Jan Peter Balkenende, attended the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Balkenende attended a diplomatic reception Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia to the 63 held by the Dutch Embassy in Wisma Duta, Den Haag. His presence was accompanied by the chief minister of the Cabinet Balkenende IV, among others, Foreign Minister Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen, Minister of Justice Ernst Hirsch Ballin, Minister of Defense Eimert van Middelkoop, and high officials of foreign ministries, parliament, and former Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia.

For nearly 60 years, the Netherlands was not willing to admit the independence of Indonesia on August 17, 1945. The Netherlands considers the recent Indonesian independence on December 27, 1949, when soevereiniteitsoverdracht (sovereignty) was signed in the Palace Dam, Amsterdam. In the Netherlands during this time there are also concerns that recognize Indonesia's independence in 1945 is tantamount to admit the action politionele acties (aggression) in 1945-1949 is illegal.

Earlier, in 1995, Queen Beatrix had wanted to attend the celebration of independence day Republic Indonesia 50th. But this desire is opposed PM Wim Kok. Beatrix finally forced to stop at Singapore and entered Indonesia a few days later.

Recognition date of Indonesia independence from the Dutch is the event in which the Dutch finally recognized that the independence of Indonesia is dated August 17, 1945 in accordance with the proclamation of Indonesian independence, not the date of December 27, 1949 when soevereiniteitsoverdracht (sovereignty) was signed in the Palace Dam, Amsterdam.

This recognition only been done on August 16, 2005, a day before the 60th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Indonesia, the Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Rudolf Bot in his official speech at the Building Department. On that occasion, the Indonesian government was represented by Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda. The next day, but also attended the State Commemoration Ceremony 60th Anniversary of Independence at the State Palace, Jakarta. Both steps are broken taboos and is the first time in history.

Foreign Minister Ben Bot stressed that his presence at the ceremony independence day 60th Republic Indonesia can be seen as moral and political acceptance that the Indonesian independence on 17-8-1945. On behalf of the Netherlands, he also apologized. Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot expressed it in a ceremony commemorating the end of the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, on Monday, August 15, 2005 at the Indian Monument complex, Den Haag. Bot statement was also witnessed by Queen Beatrix, who attended the laying of wreaths.

While the recognition of independence written statement submitted to the visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the Netherlands. With this visit is expected, the two countries could be more to look forward, and not be dragged down by the burden of history. And also shows the maturity of relations between the two countries, Indonesia and the Netherlands.

Indonesia and the Netherlands also will sign a comprehensive partnership agreement. The state visit was also scheduled business meetings with large employers Netherlands. The visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delayed a visit for 4 years. Queen of the Netherlands has extended an invitation since 4 years ago.

In commemorating the Indonesia's independence day in the Village Kadipiro Solo is unique because the participants of the ceremony consisted of a fan Bicycles Ontel Lawas Solo, pedicab drivers, taxi operators, and merchants meatballs. This memorial service is different from the August 17 ceremony in general, namely by wearing clothing typical of Java. The ceremony is performed smoothly when the entire event was held, including the flag raising and the singing of national anthem Indonesia Raya.

After the ceremony, the fans Bicycle Legacy Solo by using batik clothes paraded around town by crossing Laweyan Solon, typhoid, Kemlayan, Ivory, and take a break at Keraton Surakarta Sultanate. This further adds to ceremonial activities and strengthen the sense of nationalism.

August 17 unique alert others that a flag ceremony followed by 30 individual animals in Taman Safari Indonesia. More unique Sumatran elephant into force of the flag raisers. As for the other participants of the ceremony consisted of animals such as elephants, camels, tigers, lions, snakes, orangutans, ponies and birds.

The flag ceremony is designed like a ceremony performed in general, there is a master of ceremonies, played by employees Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen, ceremonial officer riding with costumes of the revolution.

There is also a flag ceremony conducted by robot and take place in the celebration of August 17, 2011, followed by 45 robots, in the field 25 square meters in Thamrin City Shopping Center on the 2nd floor leader of the ceremony were entrusted to the NAO robot, robot Bioloid acted as inspector of the ceremony, 17 origami robot, and the robot 8 drum band.

Coordinate robot with large numbers with a variety of systems is very difficult, because each robot has a different device. Another thing that is very challenging when I have to program and develop a robot in a harmonious orchestra. For days doing exercises with trial and error.

Every nation that was once colonized by other nations never forget the day or the date of the Declaration of Independence nation. Because, that's the most important day in the history of the nation and the country. This is roughly equal to the birthday of every human child.

The Indonesian people also always commemorate Independence Day, which is August 17th, 1945. Every August 17th, we all commemorate Independence Day to thank and appreciate the meaning of independence.

The Proclamation of Independence is a statement that a nation from that moment free from occupation, free of power and coercion of other nations. In other words, the people began free for the next time, forever.

Independent nation the right to determine its own rules and ways of life. It also has dignity and self-aligned with any nation in the world. Independent nation has an opportunity to create a prosperous and happy the entire population of the country.

Not so the fate of the colonized or not free. Colonized his life miserable, soul and body. They are like an animal chained or caged. They have almost no freedom, his movements were severely restricted and monitored. Clothing and food in the country that colonized often very limited and insufficient. Similarly, goods and children's toys, it is difficult to obtain, especially nice things.

Thus, it is not surprising therefore that the desire to live freely as an independent nation. Among the country, there are always some children who dare, who began the struggle to liberate the country and people from the shackles of colonialism.

They struggle, exert every effort and treasure, to sacrifice their lives and bodies, to repel invaders. After the nation's independence, it is they who will be remembered as a hero. For all that, we commemorate Independence Day, we are grateful and biodiversity, then we resumed practicing meaning.