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Indonesian diplomatic officials and expats marked their country's 71st Independence Day in simple ceremonies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Wednesday.
Ambassador Husin Bagis led the hoisting of Indonesia's red and white flag at his official residence at Mohammed Bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi while a simultaneous activity was held at the Indonesian consulate in Dubai where consul-general Arzaf Firman read the message of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to all Indonesian nationals.
Largest Muslim country in the world, #Indonesia's Independence Day being celebrated in #AbuDhabi...(KT/Ryan Lim) pic.twitter.com/1bDVkVrKqEIndonesia, the largest archipelagic state in the world and the most populous Muslim country, proclaimed its independence in Jakarta on August 17, 1945 after being colonised by the Dutch for 350 years and later by Japan for three and half years.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 17, 2016
#Indonesian expats mark their country's 71st #IndependenceDay . Video by Angel Tesorero/ Khaleej Times pic.twitter.com/hZUvkDhTfP"Although it's economic growth is not as much as we hope for, the country's future is bright and the Independence Day celebration serves as a big push for the government to work harder," said Firman, explaining the gist of Widodo's message.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 17, 2016
#Indonesian consul-general Arzaf Firman's message on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day. (Angel Tesorero/ KT) pic.twitter.com/pmltTIU5lQIndonesian consul Rijal Al Huda said: "all Indonesians serve as ambassadors of Indonesia. Whatever they do will reflect on Indonesia's image. So my advice to them is just to be Indonesians. We are known for our good behaviour, being hospitable and hard-working. Our good characteristics will have a lasting effect to other people on their perception of Indonesia."
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 17, 2016
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