The selected youth from 38 provinces across Indonesia will take on duties at the Merdeka Palace during the upcoming 81st Independence Day celebrations of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 2026.
Ceremony Proceedings and Official Attendance
The proceedings commenced with the singing of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya” followed by a moment of silence, as detailed in reports from Antara News and Kompas. Head of the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) Yudian Wahyudi led the recitation of the Indonesian Youth Pledge, which was repeated by all 76 inductees. Julita Rista Lestari, a Paskibraka representative from East Kalimantan, served as the ceremony leader. During the pledge, she held the Red and White flag against her right chest before kissing the banner to the accompaniment of the national song “Bagimu Negeri.”
Following the pledge, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka read the official confirmation statement. According to Antara News, Gibran stated, “With the grace of God Almighty, I hereby confirm the 2026 Central-Level Heritage Flag-Hoisting Troop who will serve at the Merdeka Palace on August 17, 2026. May God Almighty grant grace and ease in carrying out state duties.” Gibran then symbolically attached the Red and White Garuda Badge and placed a traditional belt, known as a kendit, on the ceremony leader.
Several high-ranking officials attended the ceremony at the State Palace. Sourced reports list Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya among the attendees. Additional officials present included Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto, National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Deputy TNI Commander General Tandyi Budi Revita, and leadership figures from BPIP.
Did You Know? The 76 inducted Paskibraka members represent all 38 provinces of Indonesia, ranging from Aceh in the west to Papua Pegunungan in the east, encompassing pairs of male and female youth delegates selected for national palace duties.
Complete List of the 2026 Paskibraka Inductees
The 76 youth members confirmed to serve at the Merdeka Palace hail from every province in the country. Based on official records, the complete roster of participants includes:
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1. Aceh Province
– Putra: Muhammad Hibban Annafis
– Putri: Zilqueensa Abintary Laudicia Simatupang
2. North Sumatra Province
– Putra: Gussa Oliver Nainggolan
– Putri: Felesia Rismaito Munthe
3. West Sumatra Province
– Putra: Ahmad Alfatih
– Putri: Ulya Kireina Halim
4. Riau Province
– Putra: Rizqy Aditya Siregar
– Putri: Arifa Rahma Maulydha
5. Jambi Province
– Putra: Achmad Fachri Mubarok
– Putri: Rizkia Putri
6. South Sumatra Province
– Putra: Muhammad Ikhsan Nugroho
– Putri: Khalyana Zahira Sandi
7. Aryo Wira Zandhyka.
8. Lampung Province
– Putra: Naufal Ghaly Oktora
– Putri: Chika Azahra Salsabilla
9. Bangka Belitung Islands Province
– Putra: Muhammad Furqoen Nul Hakim
– Putri: Fira Haniyah
10. Riau Islands Province
– Putra: Muhammad Salman Farisi
– Putri: Raudah Mabrura
11. Special Capital Region of Jakarta Province
– Putra: Muazzam Saqif Hasani Siregar
– Putri: Latiesha Firenzie Bharata
12. West Java Province
– Putra: Baruno Wicaksono
– Putri: Aisha Calista Permata
13. Central Java Province
– Putra: Hilmi Tisna Yuwanda
– Putri: Qothrunnada Azzahra Husna
14. Special Region of Yogyakarta Province
– Putra: Ahmad Raditya
– Putri: Anggita Ayu Mahanani Hanifah
15. East Java Province
– Putra: Reihan Nifan Arkana
– Putri: Angelica Theona Putri
16. Banten Province
– Putra: Chaysar Purnama Putra
– Putri: Adzra Khairy Fadian
17. Bali Province
– Putra: I Made Dwi Sathya Kurniawan
– Putri: Ni Komang Gayatri Dinda Gita Arsani
18. West Nusa Tenggara Province
– Putra: Maharazthu Rizqhy Ramadhana Chubuyana
– Putri: Belvana Rolanda Vindia Kurniawan
19. East Nusa Tenggara Province
– Putra: Atanasius Meyllano Frans Yogar
– Putri: Eighteen Jeanette Hekboy
20. West Kalimantan Province
– Putra: Mirza Rafi Navazani
– Putri: Celine Olivia Apriani Theo
21. Central Kalimantan Province
– Putra: Muhammad Azham Alfarizqi
– Putri: Ajeng Bunga Safitri
22. South Kalimantan Province
– Putra: I Nyoman Harya Dhanurendra Darmamukti
– Putri: Siti Nur Adlina
23. East Kalimantan Province
– Putra: Gus Luthfy Azka Nararya
– Putri: Julita Rista Lestari
24. North Kalimantan Province
– Putra: Muhammad Zainal Ihsan
– Putri: Desy Natalia
25. North Sulawesi Province
– Putra: Gabriel Gilbert Miller Kamasi
– Putri: Faith Louisa Tabita Maengkom
26. Central Sulawesi Province
– Putra: Fahriansyah Rihama
– Putri: Chintya Graciella Rorong
27. South Sulawesi Province
– Putra: Juan Pablo
– Putri: Taswina Putri
28. Southeast Sulawesi Province
– Putra: Laode Reyhan Putra Satria Korwa
– Putri: Waode Bintang Adisya
29. Gorontalo Province
– Putra: Muhammad Azka Gaib
– Putri: Khasyifa Anindi Sudarmanto
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31. Maluku Province
– Putra: Louise Adriano Hutasoit
– Putri: Cinzia Christovani Marantika
32. North Maluku Province
– Putra: Haikal Khadafi H. Laode
– Putri: Mardhatilla A. Putri
33. Papua Province
– Putra: Johanes Matius Paulus Rumsayor
– Putri: Neeltje Deliana Insjowi Werimon
34. Southwest Papua Province
– Putra: Pieter Felix Paskah Yapen
– Putri: Vila Delvia Nauri
35. West Papua Province
– Putra: Marco Marcel Kurei
– Putri: Hasna Iriani Rumbiak
36. South Papua Province
– Putra: Vinsensius Renaldi Oey Yolmen
– Putri: Kristina Ndiken
37. Central Papua Province
– Putra: Christopher Leon Bringga Tabuni
– Putri: Gladys Manuella Aibekob
38. Highland Papua Province
– Putra: Michael Marchel Winka Fakdawer
– Putri: Julia Maharani Dabi
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who led the Paskibraka induction ceremony at the State Palace?
A: Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka acted as the ceremony’s supervisor and official inductor.
Q: When is the 81st Independence Day ceremony scheduled to take place?
A: The national flag-hoisting and Independence Day ceremony is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at the Merdeka Palace.
Q: How many members were inducted into the national Paskibraka troop?
A: A total of 76 members representing 38 provinces across Indonesia were formally inducted.
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