By Rafiq Vayani
DUBAI/KARACHI: The Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi held a ceremony to raise the Red and White flag to commemorate the 79th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence. Mr. Teguh Wiweko Acting Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi led the ceremony. This 79th anniversary carries the theme of building a new Nusantara advanced Indonesian. All Indonesian citizens, students, and the public, participated in the ceremony solemnly and calmly.
The event was filled with cultural pride, showcasing the rich traditions and diversity of Indonesia. Visitors had the opportunity to experience authentic Indonesian cuisine through a variety of food stalls offering traditional dishes. From savory treats to sweet delights, this celebration was a feast for the senses, bringing the flavors of Indonesia to Karachi.
The event continued with a series of games, such as sack races, tug of war, putting pencils in bottles, and karaoke competitions and the distribution of prizes to the competition’s winners. The games are not for competition but to create an atmosphere of excitement and joy and to maintain mutual friendship with the families of the Indonesian people in Sindh Province.
The event was also attended and participated by Indonesia-Pakistan mixed-married family in Karachi, that build a strngthened harmony between the people of two biggest Moslem countries.
Mr. Teguh Wiweko as Acting Consul General of Indonesia, expressed his deep pride in honoring Indonesia’s independence which had been fought so hard. Apart from that, he said that Pakistan and Indonesia have the same Independence day in August, and prayed that Indonesia and Pakistan would become friendly countries and progress together in the future.
