Before the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, the red and white flag seller began to bump into mataman

Jakarta -Red and white flag dealers began bumping in the Matraman area, East Jakarta, before the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. The traders erected next to Jalan Pramuka Jaya to Jalan Kayu Manis Barat. AFP -Monitoring on the spot Thursday (7/31/2025), the flag dealers tread their wares with a long wagon. Thereafter, the flags of the banners were arranged to the background flag. From a distance, the flag dealers seemed to steal attention. Because the flags that are arranged are as high as about 2.5 meters. Browse to continue the content seller of the red and white flag in Matraman, East Jakarta. (Taufiq/Detikcom) The flag that appears on the screen is fluttered as the wind blows around the location. Radi, 33, a flag dealer on the spot, said his stalls had been running for three days since yesterday. “It’s not overcrowded now,” Radi said when he met on the spot. Radi added, sales usually start to increase before two or a week before August 17. He said his stall was deliberately held early to capture buyers who were looking for a flag before August. “Later, when it comes on August 10, it will be crowded,” he said. Radi has revealed, usually the flags sought by clients are banners for ordinary flags. According to him, RT-RW activities can get the sales. “Many are looking for banners. Maybe RT-RW activities are like that. There is a side, background, usually those who buy government offices,” he explained. The flags sold by radi sizes and prices vary. There is RP. 25 thousand for the size of 90 inches and RP. 50 thousand for 180 centimeters. Another trader Jephri, who predicted that his sales would be with buyers this year. He reasoned because many new things happened in Indonesia. “It’s not crowded right now. But my prediction must be crowded. The president is new, the symbol of the Republic of Indonesia is also new,” Jephri said. (IDN/IDN)