The Shortlist of the Alfred Fried Photography Award 2015
Traditional Independence Day Games
Every August 17, there is something unique and entrenched for the Indonesian nation in celebrating its independence, namely the presence of festivals in the form of competitions that have become a culture in their own right for the Indonesian nation. Decorated by festive celebration of freedom and laughter of people who participated in these competitions is sack race, cow race, palm tree climbing contest (lomba panjat pinang), and mappallebu (circle for togetherness).
Every August 17, there is something unique and entrenched for the Indonesian nation in celebrating its independence, namely the presence of festivals in the form of competitions that have become a culture in their own right for the Indonesian nation. Decorated by festive celebration of freedom and laughter of people who participated in these competitions is sack race, cow race, palm tree climbing contest (lomba panjat pinang), and mappallebu (circle for togetherness).