IN PHOTOS: Indonesian Independence Day celebrations

Aug 17, 2014 7:26 PM PHT

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IN PHOTOS: Indonesian Independence Day celebrations

AFP

Indonesia celebrated its 69th Independence Day on Sunday, August 17

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia was a sea of red and white on Sunday, August 17, as it celebrated its 69th Independence Day.

The day is traditionally marked with celebrations in various parts of the country, including a parade at the State Palace, the raising of flags atop mountains, and pole-climbing and cracker-eating competitions.

INDEPENDENCE PARADE. Presidential honor guards take part in a ceremony marking the 69th Indonesian Independence day in Jakarta on August 17, 2014. Photo by AFP/Adek Berry

AIR FORCE. Indonesian Air Force's fighter aircraft fly over the parade ground during the 69th Independence Day Anniversary at the State Palace in Jakarta on August 17, 2014. Photo by Adi Weda/EPA

PLANTING FLAGS. Hundreds of Indonesian national flags near Mount Merapi at Cangkringan village, Indonesia, on August 17, 2014. Photo by EPA/Bimo Satrio

CLIMBING CONTEST. Indonesians participate in a competition to reach prizes on top of the logs during a palm tree climbing race held to mark the 69th anniversary of Indonesia's independence day in Jakarta. Photo by EPA/Adi Weda

PANJAT PINANG. Prisoners climb greased slippery poles to which prizes and flags are attached to celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day in Kerobokan prison on Bali island on August 17, 2014. Photo by Sonny Tumbelaka/AFP

FASTEST EATER. Children participate in a cracker eating contest as they celebrate 69th Indonesia Independence day at Deli River in Medan on August 17, 2014. Photo by EPA/Dedi Sahputra

FLAGS FOR SALE. Indonesian flags are displayed for sale in the street, ahead of Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on August 7, 2014. Photo by EPA/Hotli Simanjuntak

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