The presence of President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, in Singapore for the National Day celebrations was greeted with enthusiasm and patriotism by Indonesians residing in the city-state. With Indonesian and Singaporean flags waving in the air, members of the diaspora, Indonesian citizens, and students gathered in the hotel lobby to welcome the President with cheers and applause.
Among the crowd, Cindy Claresta, representing Indonesians in Singapore, delivered a heartfelt message for Indonesia. She expressed her hope for the country’s continuous success, rapid growth, and significant improvements in education. Cindy also highlighted Indonesia’s achievements in the past year, laying a solid foundation for the future.
Emphasizing the importance of new talents emerging for Indonesia’s progress towards Indonesia Emas 2045, Cindy concluded her speech with a resounding call for unity and celebration. Her declaration of “Happy 80th Independence Day, Indonesia! Merdeka!” ignited the crowd, leading to enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience.
This moment showcased the power of people-to-people diplomacy and demonstrated that the love for one’s homeland only deepens when away from home. The warm reception of the nation’s leader on such a historic occasion symbolized the unity and pride of Indonesians living abroad in celebrating Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day.