Google Doodle celebrates Tujuhbelasan, Indonesia's Independence Day
Google Doodle is celebrating Indonesia's 78th Independence Day is a special illustration designed by guest artist Diela Maharanie. Indonesia had officially declared independence from Dutch rule on August 17, 1945. “Today’s Doodle artwork represents the Indonesian community coming together to play traditional Independence day games, remembering the importance of collaboration." Google said in a blog post.
Indonesia was ruled by the Japanese for four years during 1942 to 1945 and the country's political leaders Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta declared independence on August 17 shortly after the end of Second World War. According to a CNBC report, Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI) elected the duo as President and Vice President of the island nation but it wasn't until 1949 after four years of armed struggle and diplomatic struggle that the Netherlands recognized Indonesian independence. Indonesia's Independence Day or Tujuhbelasan starts with the live broadcast of festivities at the State Palace where the President and national heroes are in attendance.
The matching bands parade through Jakarta before the military performs a gun salute. Indonesians wave the country's red and white national flag during the ceremony. The colour red stands for courage while white represents honesty.
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