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Political Symbols and Practices

Indonesia’s Flag

- The name of the flag is Sang Saka


Merah Putih which means “Lofty
Bicolor Red and White.”
- It has two horizontal bands, and a
white (bottom) and red (top) at a
ratio of 2:3.
- The red color represents courage
and blood. While, white is a symbol
of purity and spirit.

Garuda Pancasila
Indonesia’s official coat of arms is centered
on the Garuda, the mythical bird vehicle of
Vishnu.
The Garuda is a symbol of creative energy

- Its, color is gold that symbolizes the


greatness of the nation. The black color
represents nature.
- There are 17 feathers on each wing, 8 on the
tail and 45 on the neck. These numbers stand
for the date when Indonesia proclaimed its
independence: 17 August 1945.
- The shield symbolizes self-defense and protection in struggle.

Pancasila

- The five symbols on the shield represent the


state philosophy of Indonesia (Pancasila). It is
a creed that Indonesia’s first leader, President
Sukarno, presented. Pancasila is based on two
Sanskrit words: panca, or “five,” and sila, which
means “principles.”
1. Belief in the one and only God
2. Just and civilized humanity
3. The unity of Indonesia
4. Democracy guided by the inner wisdom in
the unanimity arising out of deliberations
amongst representatives
5. Social justice for the whole of the people of Indonesia

Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (“Unity in Diversity”)


- is the national motto enshrined on a banner held
in the garuda’s talons, signifying the unity of the
Indonesian people despite their diverse ethnic
and cultural backgrounds

- Indonesia is a
democratic country that
applies a presidential
system. As in other
democratic countries,
Indonesia applies the
Trias Politica that
recognizes the
separation of the
legislative, executive and
judicial bodies. The
executive institution is
centralized under the
president, vice president,
and the cabinet of
ministers. 

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