COMPAS.com – August 29, 2023 falls on a Tuesday. This date is commemorated as the Anniversary (HUT) of the DPR RI.

Apart from this, there are also other birthdays and celebrations on this day. Here are some warnings that fall on August 29, 2023.

Anniversary of the Parliament of the Republic of Indonesia (HUT).

August 29 every year is celebrated as the HUT of the Republic of Indonesia DPR.

The precursor of DPR RI was actually formed from the Dutch colonial era in 1916. However, it was only officially formed during the period of the Indonesian Central National Committee (KNIP).

According to the official website of the DPR RI, there was in Dutch colonial times a parliament-like institution called Volksraad.

However, the end of the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia meant that the Volksraad is no longer recognized.

The history of DPR RI began with the establishment of KNIP by the President on August 29, 1945 at the Art Building in Pasar Baru Jakarta.

Then, the date of the inauguration of the KNIP, August 29, 1945, was used as the anniversary of the DPR RI. At the time chaired by Mr. Kasman Singodimedjo and its vice-president composed of Mr. Sutardjo Kartohadikusomo, Mr. J. Latuharhary and Adam Malik.

International day against nuclear testing

Every August 29 is the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.

This day was approved and ratified by the United Nations General Assembly on December 2, 2009.

The purpose of this day is to work towards an end to nuclear testing in order to prevent negative and harmful effects on human life and health.

Many people want a world without nuclear weapons.

The commemoration of the International Day against Nuclear Tests was held for the first time in 2010. On this day, many campaigns to stop nuclear testing.

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national sports day

India celebrates National Sports Day every August 29, 2023.

The background for the National Sports Day was the presence of a famous hockey athlete named Major Dhyan Chand,

He is recognized by many as the greatest field hockey player of all time. He won gold medals for India at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics.

August 29 was chosen because on August 29, 1905, Dhyan Chand was born.

To commemorate his birthday, India instituted National Sports Day in 2012.

The purpose of this celebration is to honor the sports legend and raise awareness of the importance of sports activities in daily life.

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