The atmosphere at the flag-lowering ceremony to commemorate Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day at Merdeka Palace was solemn and filled with pride and emotion for Jakarta resident Titi Nurdianti, originally from Cilacap, Central Java. Titi shared that getting a ticket for the historic ceremony was a challenging journey as she had to compete online with other Indonesians. Finally securing one brought her overwhelming joy and emotions as it was her first time attending the event in person. Wearing traditional attire from West Nusa Tenggara on August 17, 2025, Titi expressed her excitement to witness the sacred ritual firsthand, highlighting the festive parade that followed the flag-lowering ceremony as a memorable moment from the day. Amidst tears and happiness, Titi offered prayers for Indonesia’s future, expressing optimism for the nation’s progress, prosperity, justice, and peace. She also prayed for President Prabowo’s health and leadership in bringing welfare and strength to Indonesia.
Emotional Reactions: Ticket Wars to Tears at Merdeka Palace
