Not compulsory traditional clothes to attend the 80th anniversary ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia in the Palace, this is the explanation

About Semarang – The Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day Celebration (Anniversary) in the State Palace has always been a historical moment that the community is waiting for.

In addition to the solemn ceremony procession, public attention is often directed at the variety of traditional clothing worn by invited guests.

Ahead of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day which will be held on August 17, 2025, a question arises in the community: Is attending a ceremony at the Palace means you are required to wear traditional clothes? This tradition is full of meaning, but official rules have their own provisions that need to be understood.

Quoting the statement of Minister of State Secretary (Menesneg) Prasetyo Hadi, the people who attended the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia in the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, were not required to wear traditional clothes.

The appeal for the use of traditional clothing only applies to official invited guests.

“If the official invitation is expected to use traditional clothing, but for the general public it is not required to wear certain clothing,” Prasetyo said at the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, Tuesday (12/8).

The Palace emphasized that the most important thing was the spirit of the community in attending the seconds of the proclamation of independence.

Prasetyo also appreciated the high enthusiasm of residents who wanted to be part of this historic celebration. According to him, the invitation quota for the community has been fulfilled in advance.

For residents who have the opportunity to attend, there is no obligation to wear traditional clothing. Participants only need to wear neat, polite, and comfortable clothes.

However, wearing traditional clothes is still allowed for those who want to display the spirit of Indonesian culture.

The tradition of using traditional clothing in the celebration of independence in the palace does have a symbolic value, which shows the cultural wealth of the archipelago. However, community participation is not measured by the type of clothing, but from the spirit of togetherness and a sense of love for the motherland.

The 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia became an important moment to strengthen unity. The presence of the community, both in traditional and ordinary clothing, is a tangible manifestation of support for the preservation of tradition and commemoration of independence.

Thus, although traditional clothing adds to the festive nuances and shows cultural diversity, the general public can still participate without feeling burdened with the rules of dress.

The main thing is to maintain the ceremony of the ceremony, obey the rules, and participate in enlivening historic moments for the nation. ***