Jakarta – August 17, Carnival is one of the activities commonly organized by the community to enrich the independence month of the Republic of Indonesia. In addition to being an entertainment place, the carnival can also be an educational tool to introduce culture, history and national values to the wider community. The carnival usually involves participants from different ages, both of the school environment, RT/RW, community and government and private agencies. For those who are looking for inspiration for themes, the following recommendations for the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian anniversary carnival -theme that can be adapted to the place of implementation and the category of participants. 1. The theme of folklore stories shows popular folklore such as Malin Kundang, Timun Mas or Sangkuriang in the form of costumes and street dramas. Browse to continue with content 2. Indonesian flora and fauna themes that participants carried costumes that represent Indonesian plants and animals, such as rafflesia flowers, paradise birds or foxes. 3. The theme of typical regional crops exhibits the potential of agriculture, plantations or marine products from different regions in Indonesia. For example, Gayo Coffee, Papua Sago or Madura Salt. 4. The Indonesian theme of the past Indonesian brought the nuances of the lives of Indonesian people in the past, such as the atmosphere of the people’s market, the transport of rickshaws, or clothing for colonial era. 5. The theme of the archipelago culture highlights the wealth of local culture such as regional dances, traditional music, musical instruments and people’s typical regional games. 6. The religious theme of the archipelago describes the life of religious diversity in Indonesia by emphasizing the value of tolerance, mutual cooperation and local wisdom. 7. Themes for Public Health increase national health issues such as healthy lifestyles, the importance of vaccination or hand -crop movements. 8. Culinary themes of the archipelago represent a variety of traditional foods that are typical of the region in the form of costumes, replicas of food cars or traditional kitchen decorations. 9. The theme of red and white emphasizes the color of the national flag in various forms of costumes, accessories and ornamental vehicles. 10. The theme of National Heroes exhibits heroes such as Soekarno, Kartini, Cut Nyak Dhien or Ki Hajar Dewantara, complete with their unique clothing and properties. 11. The theme of the local traditional clothing of each participant can wear traditional clothing that are typical of different provinces in Indonesia that are unique and diverse. 12. Theme of nature conservation carries the message of the importance of protecting the environment, such as reducing plastic waste, greening and recycling. 13. The theme of Indonesian education shows the role of students, teachers, to the struggle of Indonesian children in access to education in remote areas. 14. Environmentally friendly themes focus on green and sustainable lifestyles, as by bringing energy -effective messages to the minimum lifestyle of waste. 15. Indonesian puppet art -theme contains puppet figures such as Gatotkaca, Arjuna or Semar in the Wayang Kulit of Wayang Golek version. 16. The theme of regional traditions increases the typical traditions of different regions of Indonesia, such as Grebeg Maulud, Toboon, Ngaben or Cow Cow. 17. Local cultural heritage mases display cultural products designated as Indonesian deer cultural heritage, such as written batik, Ikat weaving or carving. 18. Batik Nusantara themes The carnival is colored with a variety of batik motifs from all over Indonesia, such as Parang Batik, Mega Mendung or Dayak Batik. 19. The theme of Indonesian independence illustrates the historical moments of independence, such as the seconds of the proclamation or the atmosphere of the BPUPKI meeting. The choice of carnival themes on August 17, 2025 to enrich the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia above can be adapted to the age of the participants, the budget and the uniqueness of the local environment. Hope this is helpful! (Wia/IMK)
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