REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The tourism and creative economy ministry will organize a cultural festival called "United Indonesia" on August 18, to celebrate the 69th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence.

The parade will be held in areas surrounding Medan Merdeka streets and the presidential palace, starting at 2 pm local time, the ministry's Director General of Creative Economy Based on Arts and Culture Ahman Syah said recently.

Decorated cars and dance performances will highlight the parade.

The most creative participants of the cultural parade will be awarded by the ministry. They will be assessed by a jury whose members include singer and choreographer Denny Malik.

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