Indonesia Independence Day

Every 17^th August -like yesterday- we celebrate our independence day. The day usually filled with festive and celebrations. About a week before, the preparation is   already seen. People hoist flags on their homes along with red-and-white decoration placed throughout the city.

Captured a few days before the independence day in my city. Long flag on the fence of Bogor Presidential Palace.

Many communities and neighborhoods arrange and held fun activities and contests. It’s a pity our neighborhood had no special celebration this year. So  I just saw a flag hoisting ceremony at the Presidential Palace on television yesterday morning.

Flag hoisting ceremony. The blue team is the marching band team.

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Among many fun contests, panjat pinang is a very attractive to see game. Several men try to climb oily poles, to reach attached prizes above.

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I love my country; hope for the continuous freedom and peace as well as better prosperity for the whole residents.  

 

Blue Monday

 

 

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Recent Look

I’m not able to share the recent look of kittens that delivered last week. The mother, Juno, hid her babies under the cupboard in our dining room. We can hear their voices but they can’t be seen.

Hey, I want to take some pics of you!

Huh? Again?

Ok, it's my pose for you.

So, for Camera Critters  and Saturday's Critters this week, I’ll share some shots of Mocca that I took last night.  When Juno was in labor, Mocca looked curious and watched continuously from a distance.  I had to use flash light; that's why Mocca's eyes glowing.   

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