The picture shows the Presidential Palace that has just raised the national flag. Lin Yongchuan Photo
The picture shows the Presidential Palace that has just raised the national flag. Lin Yongchuan Photo
The picture shows several National Day cyclists resting next to a stall in Independence Square. Photo by Lin Yongchuan
China News Network Jakarta 8, August 17 (Reporter Lin Yongchuan) August 17 this year is the National Day of Indonesia 75th anniversary. Because the COVID-19 epidemic has raging, the country has canceled many of the originally scheduled celebrations and only a few people have retained the flag-raising ceremony.
The picture shows several female police officers patrolling the side door of Jakarta Independence Square. There are few tourists in the square. On National Day in previous years, a series of celebrations would be held here, with crowds of people. Lin Yongchuan Photo by
The picture shows the coachman at the entrance of Independence Square being attracted by tourists. Photo by Lin Yongchuan
According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health in the afternoon of the same day, the country added 1,821 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia on the same day, and the total total has exceeded 140,000 cases and 141,370. There were 57 new deaths, with a total of 6,207 deaths. The new confirmed cases and deaths are in the high growth stage since the outbreak of the epidemic, and the prevention and control situation is severe.
The picture shows a bicycle stall with a small national flag in it, and vendors are selling along the street. Lin Yongchuan Photo
The picture shows a knight waving a small national flag on Tanlin Street in the city center. Photo by Lin Yongchuan
For the need to prevent the epidemic, only President Jokovic , Vice President Maluf, the Speaker of the State Council, and a very small number of government cabinet members participated in the flag-raising ceremony at the Independence Palace in central Jakarta that day. The number of personnel in the national flag-raising ceremony team was also significantly reduced.
The picture shows several citizens riding on the provincial capital road of Jakarta. Photo by Lin Yongchuan
Many officials and people participated in the flag-raising ceremony online. The country also invited envoys from some countries to participate in the flag-raising ceremony online.
The picture shows a small commodity stall next to the Independence Square. Lin Yongchuan Photo
The picture shows the National Day decoration of Jakarta Provincial Government Avenue. Lin Yongchuan Photo by
The picture shows the bustling Tanlin Street next to Independence Square. Photo by Lin Yongchuan
Many celebrations originally scheduled for Indonesian ethnic characteristics have been cancelled due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic. (End)
Source: China News Network
