Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- The Heirloom Flag-Raising Troop, known as Paskibraka, formed the number "80" during the Red and White flag-raising ceremony held to commemorate the Proclamation Moment of Indonesia's Independence Day at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta on Sunday.

The formation symbolized the 80th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, which falls on today, August 17, 2025. The team assigned to raise the flag carried the name "Indonesia Berdaulat" (Sovereign Indonesia).

As seen in a live broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel, the "80" formation was made as the troops took their positions in front of the flagpole, just before the Red and White flag was raised.

Aerial footage showed the Paskibraka lined up tightly, formi...