Indonesia National Day Event Showcases Rich Cultural Heritage

Jakarta, Indonesianpost.com – Reported by Antara, Indonesia’s National Day celebration at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the country’s rich natural and cultural heritage to a global audience, according to the National Development Planning Ministry.

Deputy Minister of National Development Planning, Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard, emphasized in a statement on Wednesday that the event serves as a platform to highlight Indonesia’s potential, innovations, and progress, as well as promote locally made products on the world stage.

“Through cultural performances and educational installations at the Indonesia Pavilion, we aim to demonstrate how natural wealth, cultural traditions, and sustainable innovation can go hand in hand,” Ruddyard said.

National Day at the Expo is a one-day celebration held by each participating country, symbolizing cultural exchange and international friendship. Indonesia’s National Day celebration was a milestone event, showcasing the country’s cultural diversity and fostering global cooperation, particularly with Japan and other nations.

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The festivities began with an Indonesian parade, which started at the Grand Ring of the Indonesia Pavilion and proceeded to the National Day Hall. The parade featured vibrant traditional cultural displays, aligning with the Indonesia Pavilion’s theme, “Thriving in Harmony: Nature, Culture, and Future.”

The parade included iconic cultural performances such as Betawi’s ondel-ondel, East Java’s Reog Ponorogo, and a variety of traditional dances, followed by an official ceremony at the National Day Hall.

The Indonesian delegation was led by Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, alongside Selvi Gibran Rakabuming, Chairperson of the National Crafts Council (Dekranas).

“We hope that Indonesia’s National Day at the Osaka World Expo will open doors for collaboration between Indonesia and Japan, especially in areas like clean energy, green infrastructure, digital transformation, and tourism,” Ruddyard concluded. (BL)