Independence Speech

THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

First of all, let’s praise to the Almighty Allah SWT, because of His Blessing
we are able to attend this English speech contest. Secondly, may peace be upon the
prophet Muhammad Saw who has guided us from the darkness into the brightness.
I also would like to say many thanks to the juries and MC who has given me
opportunity to deliver an English speech entitled: The Independence of the people of
Indonesia.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As we all know, for more than 350 years, our country had lived under the
colonialism and imperialism by other countries, starting from Portuguese,
English, Netherlands, and Japanese. During the colonialism, our people lived in
suffer and poverty. There were no dignity and freedom as the existence of
human being
Today, we live in an independent country. We live in a nation which is free
from colonialism and imperialism. We live in a beautiful country… Indonesia.
As a good nation, Every year on August 17th we should commemorate our
independence day by having a flag ceremony to celebrate the Independence Day. We
know that today is our independence day the 74th anniversary of Independence Day..
August 17th is a day where all the Indonesian people rejoice to recall the merits of
the heroes who have gained independence for all of us. I can’t believe that time flies
so fast and our country is growing fast too every year. We are all lucky to be
assembled today because of the merits of the heroes who have defended our country
since decades ago. Do you still remember the names of the heroes who helped to
release Indonesia from colonialism? There are a lot of heroes from every regions in
Indonesia who are willing to die for the independence of the Indonesian nation. One
of them is Bung Karno.
Do you know who is Bung Karno? Bung Karno is the first president of
Indonesia. Bung Karno is the important figure in the struggle of the Indonesian
people to achieve independency. He was the Proclaimer of Indonesian Independence
(together with Mohammad Hatta), which occurred on 17 August 1945. Soekarno was
also the first person to introduce the concept of Pancasila as the foundation of the
Indonesia, and he was the one who named it. Of course Bung Karno assisted by his
Indonesian fellows. They were trying hard to release Indonesia from the colonization.
The independence of our country can never be obtained only by being lazy all the
time. Indonesian independency cannot be realized by only relying on one or two
people. Indonesian independency was achieved with the hard work. Indonesian
independency happened because of the unity of all Indonesian people all over the
country.
Sir, Madam, and My dear friends,
Remembering how the efforts of our heroes to fight for our independency, it is
right for us to appreciate the Independence Day by doing something positive with the
spirit of nationalism so that we can contribute something to celebrate the
Independence Day.
The spirit and the high sense of nationalism can be realized in many ways, but
the most important thing for us as the students is to study well and not being just lazy.
We as the students have been facilitated by various technologies and internet. It can
bring positive impacts but also negative impacts for us. The positive impacts are we
can get a lot of knowledge and information. We can learn many things from the
internet, such as history lessons, biology, mathematics, physics, social sciences, and
also foreign languages. However it can also bring negative impacts such as playing
games and also social media too long. It all makes us become lazy. Therefore, my
dear friends, let us be the useful generation for the nation. Competitive, active and
imaginative generation for the name of our nation so we can give the pride to our
nation, so our nation can be proud with us.
Sir, Madam, and My dear friends,
This is the end of my speech today, I hope that my speech can be useful for all
of us. Hopefully this year, on the 74th year, Indonesia will always grow better. Thank
you for your attention.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA
Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Let’s praise and Thanks to Almighty God. Who has bestowed grace and
guidance to all of us, so, we can gather in this room in healthy. I have to thank you
for the opportunity given to me to deliver a speech with the theme the role of the
younger generation in the independence of Indonesia.
Ladies and gentlemen
Today we are celebrating our independence day. Did you know 350 years ago
before we fought at the expense of people and their possessions to repel the invaders
from our land? They struggle with very bold in seizing and defending the
independence of our country from the hands with raised arms and amidst a hail of
lead. All of that is done for one reason and that is to our nation's independence.
The independence that we have been able to at this time does not mean that
our struggle has been completed. Precisely at this time, we should strive to maintain
and replenish the independence of Indonesia. We are as a nation of Indonesia,
particularly the younger generation has a very important role for the progress and
peace of our country. This is because the younger generation is the spearhead of
our current struggle. However, the fact that the younger generation now mostly
being individualism, being hedonism and had a low of nationalism's soul. Obviously
this is a huge problem for our nation, what will become our nation of this
generations are losing the values a noble character, spirit to live together, help each
other and between each other.
Sir, Madam, and my dear friends,
With a high spirit of nationalism, as young generation, we can continue the
struggle of the heroes that have been trusted to us. If they used to be fought with
weapons, we struggle with books and stationery to fight for the people of Indonesia.
We should be always optimistic and always eager to provide the best for our
beloved homeland. So we can make it work and learn, progressing as well as the
nation's name and fill out the scent of Indonesia independence with as well. The
spirit of nationalism and patriotism is high within us.
Sir, Madam, and my dear friends,
As human being, I realize that I can’t avoid the mistakes, so I apologize to you
all. And I don’t forget to say thanks so much for your nice attention.
Long live my Indonesia!
Merdeka ...... !!!
Merdeka ...... !!!
Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb

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