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🇮🇩Flag: Indonesia EmojiUnicode: 1F1EE 1F1E9
The national flag of Indonesia (Merah Putih), used to express patriotism, local pride, and connection to Indonesian culture.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
IndonesiaMerah PutihPatriotismWIBNusantaraBhinneka Tunggal IkaLocal PrideAsiaSoutheast AsiaID
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Meaning and Interpretation
🇮🇩 Yo! This is the flag of Indonesia, aka the 'Merah Putih'. It screams 'I love Indonesia' or 'I'm Indonesian' right off the bat. People use this to flex their national pride, especially during Independence Day or when chatting with fellow Warga Negara Indonesia. It's basically the digital badge of honor for the nation. If you're feeling the local vibes, just drop this flag! 🇮🇩
Symbolism
- Red for courage, White for purity
- Unity in Diversity (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika)
- National pride and identity
Common Usage Scenarios
- Celebrating Independence Day on August 17th (Upacara HUT RI).
- Showing support for the Indonesian national football team (Timnas).
- Talking about 'mudik' (going back to hometown) or local food like Rendang.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Friend 1: 'Beli batik di mana ya?' Friend 2: 'Coba cek online shop lokal, dukung UKM kita! 🇮🇩'
Me: 'Watching Timnas game tonight! Who's hyped? 🇮🇩⚽'
Post: 'Happy Independence Day! Merdeka! 🇮🇩🎉'
Friend 1: 'Pulang kampung udah?' Friend 2: 'Sampai rumah! Makan rendang soon! 🇮🇩🤤'
Chat: 'Jakarta traffic is crazy today lol' Reply: 'Classic WIB life 🇮🇩😂'
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it during national holidays to boost the festive mood.
- Add it to your bio if you want to show you're proud to be Indonesian.
- Perfect when talking about anything 'local' or 'sini-sini'.
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