PERMIAS Gainesville, an organization of Indonesian students who study at the University of Florida (UF), recently celebrated the 77th independence day of Indonesia. Indonesia’s independence was first established on August 17th, 1945. This year, the country raised the theme “Pulih Lebih Cepat, Bangkit Lebih Kuat” (Recover Faster, Rise Stronger), meaning that after the pandemic, COVID-19, for the last two years, all people should work together and strengthen each other. About 30 people, including UF students and Indonesians who live in Gainesville, gathered in Lake Wauburg to celebrate Indonesia’s independence day. All participants enjoyed Indonesian foods and traditional games commonly...