A long story accompanies the journey of South Sumatra Governor Herman\nDeru in every commemoration of Indonesia\u2019s Independence Day.<\/p>\n
The 81st Independence Day ceremony in 2026 at the Griya Agung\nPalembang courtyard marked the 17th time Herman has been entrusted to\nact as inspector of ceremonies since he still served as a regent.<\/p>\n
This consistency forms part of Herman\u2019s journey of service in\ncommemorating independence while instilling the spirit of struggle in\nthe next generation.<\/p>\n
This year, Herman again led the ceremony by inviting young people to\nmaintain the spirit of independence through character, hard work,\nknowledge, unity, and the courage to compete.<\/p>\n
It is known that during his two terms as Regent of Ogan Komering Ulu\nTimur from 23 August 2005 to 2010, Herman served as inspector of\nceremonies for the Independence Day commemoration 10 times.<\/p>\n
Subsequently, during his first term as Governor of South Sumatra from\n2018 to 2023, Herman Deru acted as inspector of ceremonies five\ntimes.<\/p>\n
In his second term, Herman was again entrusted as inspector of\nceremonies twice, namely in 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n
Herman said his long journey as inspector of ceremonies, from being\nentrusted as regent to now serving as governor, holds special meaning in\nevery moment of the independence commemoration.<\/p>\n
According to Herman, the Independence Day commemoration is not merely\na ceremony, but a moment to recall the struggle of the heroes while\nevaluating what the current generation has done in filling the\nindependence.<\/p>\n
He emphasised the importance of safeguarding diversity as the\nnation\u2019s strength within the framework of Indonesian unity. He said this\ndiversity can be expressed through the use of regional attire or\ncostumes in various independence commemoration activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow do we fill this independence so that the heroes are not\ndisappointed with the next generation. Our spirit remains a winning\nspirit, a spirit of independence,\u201d Herman said in a written statement on\nTuesday (18\/8\/2026).<\/p>\n
Herman stressed that the various achievements that have been attained\nare not the end point of a struggle. On the contrary, every success must\nbecome a stepping stone to continue improving performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not the culmination. This means we continue to climb and\nrealise that every struggle to achieve better performance certainly goes\nthrough an ascent,\u201d Herman said.<\/p>\n
Herman also reminded that the struggle to achieve success requires\nhard work, togetherness, mutual cooperation, and unity. These values,\naccording to him, are important capital for the nation in facing various\nfuture challenges.<\/p>\n
Specifically to the younger generation, Herman advised that\nindependence be filled by broadening horizons and knowledge without\nlosing the character of a generation of fighters.<\/p>\n
\u201cYoung people in this modern era, fill independence with broad\nknowledge and a character that remains that of a fighter. To the youth,\ncontinue to be brave in competing,\u201d Herman said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the 81st Independence Day Commemoration Ceremony at Griya\nAgung on Monday (17\/8) proceeded solemnly. The ceremony began with the\nhoisting of the Red and White Flag by the South Sumatra Provincial Flag\nHoisting Troop. The ceremony continued with the reading of the 1945\nConstitution text by the Speaker of the South Sumatra Provincial DPRD,\nAndie Dinialdie.<\/p>\n
Serving as Ceremony Commander was a 2008 Military Academy alumnus who\ncurrently serves as Commander of Infantry Battalion 141\/AYJP, Brigif\n8\/Garuda Cakti, Lieutenant Colonel Inf. Ratno Edy Putra. The bearer of\nthe Red and White Flag was Anastasya Shafina Sastradiredja, a student of\nSMA IT Harapan Mulia.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the flag hoisting team consisted of Alfatih Putra, a\nstudent of SMAN 1 Ujanmas, as the hoister; Muhammad Frisky Fadly, a\nstudent of MAN 1 Lahat, as the raiser; and M Prince Farid Al-Qodri, a\nstudent of SMAN 3 Palembang, as the unfurler.<\/p>\n
The Paskibraka Commander was entrusted to the Intelligence Unit\nCommander of Lanal Palembang, First Lieutenant (Navy) Willy Andreas. The\nCommander of Platoon 45 was First Lieutenant (Air Force) Lek Efrandy,\nwhile the Commander of Group 17 was Gilang Tri Andika, a student of SMAN\n3 Martapura.<\/p>\n
Still as part of the 81st Independence Day commemoration series,\nHerman Deru, accompanied by South Sumatra Deputy Governor Cik Ujang and\nmembers of the Regional Leadership Communication Forum, witnessed the\nProclamation Seconds Ceremony virtually from the Joglo Hall of Griya\nAgung Palembang.<\/p>\n
The ceremony, broadcast live from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, was\nled by President Prabowo Subianto. The atmosphere of diversity was\nincreasingly felt in the series of activities. Officials and invitees\nappeared wearing traditional South Sumatran attire as a symbol of\ncultural wealth and a reminder that diversity is an important part of\nthe strength of national unity.<\/p>\n
For information, the ceremony was also attended by DPD RI member Dr\nRatu Tenny Leriva HD, South Sumatra Regional Secretary Dr Drs Edward\nCandra, Chair of the South Sumatra PKK Driving Team Feby Herman Deru,\nChair of the South Sumatra Women\u2019s Organisations Cooperation Board\nLidyawati Cik Ujang, and Chair of KORMI South Sumatra Samantha Tivani\nHD.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/herman-deru-serves-as-ceremony-inspector-for-17th-time-at-indonesias-independence-day-commemoration-1787017955", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }