August is a festive month for Indonesian citizens, as the country celebrates its independence day on the 17th. Independence day, also called TujuhBelasan, is typically celebrated by holding flag-raising ceremonies, held by schools or government institutions. Aside from the formal celebration, the local neighborhood usually organizes a variety of activities, such as outdoor games like panjat pinang or krupuk eating race and parades, where participants wear patriotic costumes, marching around the city.

There are many ways to rekindle the patriotic spirit while #stayingathome, such as wearing red and white clothes, raising the flag at home, watching virtual Independence Day, and many more.

This year, to celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day, Longhi Group at Casa de Parco is decorating their office with Indonesia's flag in the office lobby.

Hope you had a great independence day of 17th of August!