Indonesia celebrated its 79th Independence Day with a ceremony in the emerging future capital of Nusantara, which was envisioned to alleviate the strain on Jakarta but has faced delays in its construction progress. The event, attended by hundreds of officials and guests adorned in traditional Indonesian tribal attire, took place amidst the ongoing development of government structures and a backdrop of construction cranes in the heart of Nusantara city.
President Joko Widodo and Cabinet members participated in the Independence Day festivities at the new Presidential Palace, designed in the form of the mythical Garuda figure. Originally intended to mark the inauguration of Nusantara as the nation's new capital, the transfer timeline remains uncertain due to construction setbacks.
