March 3rd is a special day in Indonesia, as it is the anniversary of the founding of the nation. This day is a national holiday, and is celebrated with parades, speeches, and other festivities.
March 3rd marks the day in 1945 when Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, announced the country’s independence. This proclamation was made in the city of Yogyakarta, and was followed by a period of struggle against the Dutch colonial government.
Indonesia finally achieved full independence in 1949, and …