This article is about the national anthem.

For other uses, see Indonesia Raya

(disambiguation).
Indonesia Raya
English: Indonesia the Great

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Original recording from 1945

National anthem of Indonesia

Also known as Indonesia Raja (old spelling)

English: Great Indonesia
Lyrics Wage Rudolf Supratman, 1924
Music Wage Rudolf Supratman, 1924
17 August 1945 (original)
Adopted
17 August 1950 (official)
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'"Indonesia Raya"'
(Symphonic rendition by Jozef Cleber)

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"Indonesia Raya" has been the national anthem of Indonesia since the proclamation of
independence of the Republic of Indonesia on the 17 August 1945. The song was introduced
by its composer, Wage Rudolf Supratman, on 28 October 1928 during the Second Indonesian
Youth Congress in Batavia.[1] The song marked the birth of the all-archipelago nationalist
movement in Indonesia that supported the idea of one single "Indonesia" as successor to the
Dutch East Indies, rather than split into several colonies. The first newspaper to openly
publish the musical notation and lyrics of "Indonesia Raya" an act of defiance towards the
Dutch authorities was the Chinese Indonesian weekly Sin Po.[2]
The first stanza of "Indonesia Raya" was chosen as the national anthem when Indonesia
proclaimed its independence at 17 August 1945. Jozef Cleber, a Dutch composer, created an
arrangement of the tune for philharmonic orchestra in 1950. This arrangement is widely
used.[3]

"Indonesia Raya" is played in flag raising ceremonies (student assemblies) in schools across
Indonesia every Monday. The flag is raised in a solemn and timed motion so that it reaches
the top of the flagpole as the anthem ends. The main flag raising ceremony is held annually
on 17 August to commemorate Independence day. The ceremony is led by the President of
Indonesia and is usually held in Merdeka Palace.

During the rendition or singing of the national anthem, all present except those in uniform
should stand, face toward the music, and pay respect. Members of the Armed Forces and
veterans who are present and not in uniform may render the military salute; those not should
stand still.[4]