Indonesia celebrated its 74th anniversary

74th anniversary of Indonesia celebrated its independence from the Netherlands on Saturday, a historic marked with official celebrations, traditional dancing and races up greasy poles to repossess presents.

The Indonesian national flag is waved during the ceremony to mark the 74th Independence Day of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 17, 2019.

 

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (L) presents the national flag to a student during the ceremony to mark the 74th Independence Day of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 17, 2019.

Dancers perform during the ceremony to mark the 74th Independence Day of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 17, 2019.

Dancers perform during the ceremony to milestone mark the 74th Independence Day of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 17, 2019.