Merdeka Palace ( Jakarta, Indonesia )
It was on the 17th August 1945 at 10 AM, the Proclamation text was read by Indonesia’s first president Soekarno to an exuberant and captivated crowd. Four years later, it was in this very building that Indonesia was finally recognized as an Independent State from the Netherlands, after an agreement was signed between Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX for Indonesia and a representative for the Dutch Crown.
To commemorate this monumental time in Indonesian history, the Merdeka palace celebrates Indonesia’s Independence Day every year on the 17th of August. A prestigious flag raising ceremony is held on the building's front steps and is strictly attended by state and foreign dignitaries.
Situated in the same complex as the Merdeka Palace and surrounded by charming gardens reminiscent of those in Europe, is the Istana Negara (State Palace). This building was the original palace, erected in 1796 during the reign of Governor-General Pieter Gerardus von Overstraten. At the time, the palace functioned as an administrative and residential compound for Dutch Governor-Generals. At present day, the palace is mainly used for state banquets.
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