Photo Highlights: First Week of August 2026

Students from early childhood education (PAUD) schools wear traditional attire during a cultural parade in Manokwari, Papua Barat, on Saturday (8/8/2026). A total of 32 PAUD schools from across Manokwari Regency participated in the parade, which was held as part of the Creative PAUD Festival to enliven the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia and to foster a love for the homeland from an early age.

Residents dance at the opening of the 34th Baliem Valley Cultural Festival (FBLB) in Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Pegunungan, on Friday (7/8/2026). The festival, which has been held since 1989 and is now included in the Ministry of Tourism’s Top 10 Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN), serves as a symbol of brotherhood and peace by bringing together communities from various customs such as the Dani, Lani, and Yali through traditional war attractions, dances, pikon music, and folk games.

Firefighters install a giant Red and White flag at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor Regency, West Java, on Wednesday (5/8/2026). The Bogor Regency Fire Department installed the 30x15 metre flag to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia.

Cracked soil is visible at the base of a dried-up irrigation reservoir in Balongan, Indramayu, West Java, on Tuesday (4/8/2026). The reservoir, which is normally used to irrigate 550 hectares of agricultural land, has dried up due to minimal rainfall in recent months, threatening crop failure in the region.

Joint officers monitor a forest fire in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area, Pasuruan Regency, East Java, on Sunday (9/8/2026). The TNBTS Centre reported that the area affected by the fire on Mount Bromo has expanded to 520 hectares, up from a previous estimate of 176 hectares, with data collection still ongoing.

Residents run to avoid smoke during a land fire near a densely populated settlement in Kemas Rindo, Kertapati, Palembang, South Sumatra, on Saturday (8/8/2026). Strong winds and a lack of water sources at the location hampered efforts by officers and residents to extinguish the blaze.

A helicopter drops water to extinguish a forest fire in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area, Probolinggo Regency, East Java, on Sunday (9/8/2026). Firefighting efforts in the affected area were carried out via land and air, deploying three helicopters, seven fire engines, and drones, while the total area of TNBTS affected by the fire was estimated at 520 hectares and was still being assessed.

Residents watch the launch of hot air balloons during the Tunas Bumi Fest 2026 at the Wonosobo town square, Central Java, on Sunday (9/8/2026). A total of 40 traditional hot air balloons with various motifs, including the Village Cooperative (KDMP), Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), People’s Schools, the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), the Garuda Bridge, and the Territorial Development Battalion (TP), were flown as entertainment and as a medium to promote various programmes of President Prabowo Subianto.

An aerial photo shows workers harvesting rice using modern agricultural machinery (Combine Harvester) in the rice fields of the Jabon area, Sidoarjo, East Java, on Sunday (9/8/2026). The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) estimates that the total rice harvest area in Indonesia from January to September 2026 will reach 9.46 million hectares, an increase of approximately 0.11 percent compared to the same period in 2025, which was 9.45 million hectares.

Indonesian Navy Marine Corps soldiers conduct a landing operation using amphibious tanks during the 2026 Integrated TNI Operation exercise at Todak Beach, Dabo Singkep, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands, on Wednesday (5/8/2026). The exercise showcased the combat capabilities of the Perisai Trisila Nusantara across land, sea, and air dimensions, featuring simulations with various defence equipment including domestically produced AKM KI-50 kamikaze drones, the firing of two C-705 missiles from the KRI Sampari-628, and a marine landing.

Idemitsu Honda Racing Malaysia rider Azroy Hakeem Anuar (right) and Astra Honda Racing Team rider Mohammad Adenanta Putra (left) speed their motorbikes during the free practice 1 session of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) 2026 at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Mandalika Special Economic Zone, Pujut Village, Praya, Central Lombok, NTB, on Friday (7/8/2026). The Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit is again hosting the ARRC, with the fourth series taking place from 7 to 9 August 2026 and featuring 102 Asian riders across various classes including the Asia Production 250cc, Supersport 600cc, and Asia Superbike 1000cc.

Chelsea footballer Danny Welbeck (right) contests the ball with AC Milan footballer Strahinja Pavlovic (left) during the Indonesia Super Cup 2026 match at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, on Saturday (8/8/2026). Chelsea defeated AC Milan with a score of 3-0.

Persebaya Surabaya players and officials celebrate after winning the 2026 President’s Cup at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar, Bali, on Friday (7/8/2026). Persebaya Surabaya won the 2026 President’s Cup after defeating Persib Bandung 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.