Indonesia's Independence Day Celebrations



On 17 August 1945, a great day for the people of Indonesia, where the Indonesian nation declared independence and freedom from foreign imperialism. Every August 17th, the entire people of Indonesia late in the euphoria of the festive days of the nation. Similarly, the fairground rides and attractions such as Jungleland.

Jungleland Sentul provides interesting promotion where the first 1000 visitors will get a discount of 45% on the normal price of Rp 200,000, - and free drinks to 708 the next visitor. Jungleland also entered the races as the race blow up balloons while riding Discovery, the race took the flag in the House Jelangkung, finishing the race in the Bumper Car maze, race 3 point basket, a target shooting competition in Boat Blaster and others.

All of this race can be attended by all visitors Jungleland who came in on August 17 and the winners will receive a special gift from Jungleland. On the same day also held a contest for people living around Jungleland, it is fishing contest in Ciherang river in the area Jungleland.

Employees of Jungleland also involved in commemorating this independence day by holding a flag ceremony in the area of Plaza Downtown Jungleland, exactly in front of the Globe Jungleland. The ceremony will take place from 07.00 am.

Jungleland has 3 zones (Carnivalia, Tropicalia and Mysteria) with 32 rides featured are available for all ages, such as rides on offer to children (Flume Water, Dino World, Mini Bumper Car, Mini Drop, and much more). Not only rides for the kids, you can also try to ride the rides adrenaline boosters such as Air Race, Disc' O and Discovery, in which the Air Race and Disc’ O are the first new vehicle that is present in Indonesia.

The Jungleland has the latest rides, Boat rides, water wars Blaster is the first in Indonesia, which definitely adds to the excitement row your family together Jungleland. Another new vehicle that will soon be opened in the near future is Snake Coaster, a roller coaster that has the gigantic track about 550 meters long and is the longest in Indonesia.

In the city of Surabaya, Surabaya Kayak Travel Community, known as mudskipper graced the independence anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. They did Expedition Kayak Red and White with wading streams Kali Mas began the upper reaches of the village Mlirip, Mojokerto, and culminate at Pier Submarine Monument, Surabaya, so far a total of 90 kilometers.

The expedition team consists of 24 people consisting of community mudskipper, mountaineers and backpackers. In the relay, they were rowing across seven locations starting point 04.30.a.m. They deliberately relay to maintain stamina. When 12 people in the river, the other 12 were on the ground to provide support. At each location point of discharge, they will rest and change positions. Overall, this expedition takes 17 hours on the river.

When wading the river, they were pulled over for a moment in the village Bambe, Driyorejo, Gresik, at around 08.00.a.m to find a flat place to perform the flag ceremony. Along the way, they also tried to document a number of villages that seem to hold competitions on the river bank in order to enliven the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

The expedition made use types sit on top kayak surf, there are single and what are the tandem, made of fiber and has two bladed paddle. Single kayak has a length of 2.75 meters, 75 centimeters wide, and weighs 15 kilograms and able to withstand the maximum load of 80 kilograms. While the tandem kayak has a length of 3.75 meters, 80 centimeters wide, and weighs 30 kilograms and able to withstand the maximum load of 160 kilograms.

Meanwhile, in Jakarta, the Presidential Palace in cooperation with the TNI, Police, Ministry related, and Bank Rakyat Indonesia in partnership with Garuda Finishers as partner organizer, organizes Independence Day Run, a sports activities run with a distance of 17 kilometers (17K) and 8 kilometers (8K) followed by 45,000 runners. This number represents the date August 17th, 1945 which is Indonesia's Independence Day.

With the theme "Independence Day Run 17/8 passion for the Red and White" This activity aims to encourage the whole society to exercise and fun together in celebration of Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. The activities started at 06.00 am starts from the front of the Palace and ends at Door Southwestern, Monas, Jakarta.

During this time, activities Independence Day is always held on a complex series of events at the Presidential Palace. However, the involvement of the community in a series of activities is felt still very limited. Therefore, it should be held an event in which all the people we spoke openly active together enliven the anniversary of independence of the Republic of Indonesia. To that end, initiated through Independence Day Run which is a joint activity of the Presidential Palace with the TNI, Police, Ministry related, and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), which cooperate with Garuda Finishers.

The activity was attended by 45,000 runners is open to the public and professional runners was special because the first time an event run was held in front of the Palace. The release of runners will also be performed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia.

These will run using the Car Free Day which starts in front of the Palace. For the 17K run will pass through Jalan Thamrin, Semanggi, Sudirman, Singamangaraja, then spun in front of the school of Al-Azhar and back across the opposite side of the road until it ends in Silang Monas through Door Southwestern. As for the 8K run it will be spinning in front of Chase Plaza and returned with the same finish in Silang Monas.

The whole community a chance to win a door prize after first register through the website www.bri.co.id. Participants can register through the site and http://imroadrunner.com/ http://bri.co.id/ that have been opened since August 5. Free of charge, any registered participants will get insurance runners, race pack (containing T-shirt contest and chest numbers). 8K for the 1,000 runners who finish first, will receive a medal as a token of appreciation. Medals will also be awarded to 1,000 17K runners who finish first.

That's several activities that carried out in order to celebrate the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

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