Activities to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 2024, continue to take place with a variety of funny and exciting competitions.

As held by residents of Serdang Village, Tanjung Bintang Subdistrict, South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia, who held a betel nut tree climbing competition on Sunday (August 18, 2024).

With great enthusiasm, the participants consisting of children competed with each other to be able to climb the areca nut tree that had been smeared with oil, and there were attractive prizes at the top.

Funny moments of laughter continued to occur as the children and their teammates of 3 to 4 people worked together to get to the top. They often fell down, making the atmosphere even more lively.

This betel nut tree climbing activity is one of the traditions carried out by the Indonesian people when celebrating Independence Day. This competition is expected to foster a sense of unity and integrity.


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((The enthusiasm is indeed extraordinary. We are from the community for funding, then everyone participated from children, men, and women. Our message for future generations is that they are expected to fill the commemoration of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia with positive things.))