Paskibraka
The Paskibraka ( Indonesian : Pas u k an Peng ib ar Bende ra Pusa ka or "National Flag Hoisting Troop") is a youth organization in Indonesia which has the main task for raising and lowering the heirloom national flag of Indonesia (now duplicate) in Independence day ceremonies commemorating the independence day of Indonesia (17 August) throughout Indonesia. Its members come from grade 1 or 2 high school students selected from schools regionally. Its mission is to provide flag bearers and escorts for national flag ceremonies commemorating independence day in the city, province, and national level in Indonesia as well as in some international functions at overseas Indonesian installations. It was founded by Major (rtd.) Husein Mutahar and is led by a national organization with its HQ in Jakarta called the "National Paskibraka Council" ( Purna Paskibraka Indon...