Festive moods prevails amid terrors threats

Festive moods prevails amid terrors threats

People from all over Indonesia braved terrorist concerns to
celebrate Indonesia's 58th Independence Day. Except a small blast
in war-torn Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, the celebrations proceeded
relatively peacefully. Various events were organized to celebrate
the big day, from a flag-raising ceremony at a campsite in
Cisarua, Bogor, to a parade in Lhokseumawe and panjat pinang
(betel palm tree climbing) at Kuta beach in Bali. Independence
Day remains a festive day for most Indonesians.

Photo A : Diver

A diver from Sea World Indonesia holds a four by six-meter flag
(photo above) inside the aquarium at the Ancol, North Jakarta,
attraction. Sunday's celebration could be observed through the
aquarium windows.

PHOTO : B & C

Taman Safari Indonesia employees, wildlife conservationists and
journalists join in a flag-raising ceremony (photo left) at the
park's camping ground in Cisarua, Bogor, on Sunday. Meanwhile,
Dayak dancers from Kutai Kartanegara regency in East Kalimantan
(photo above) perform a traditional dance at the State Palace in
Jakarta after a flag-raising ceremony on Sunday morning.

PHOTO : D,E & F

To celebrate Independence Day, hundreds of Lhokseumawe school
children wearing various traditional costumes (photo left, above)
parade through the town on Monday. Meanwhile, youths on Jl.
Jaksa, Central Jakarta, (photo left, below) compete in balap
bakiak (wooden clog race) while two tourists enjoy the sights of
panjat pinang (betel palm tree climbing) in Kuta, Bali.