US Embassy celebrates 4th of July earlier out of respect for Ramadhan

[lostinblue 1,989]

The United States Embassy enjoyed its annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 4, one month early, in order to respect the upcoming Ramadhan month, which will begin on June 17 and last for one month.

US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake and US Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian presided over the festivities, which involved brass band renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner and the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya.

Blake explained that the theme of the event leaned toward “green” development, which supported the US’ focus on building and promoting a green economy and more environmentally sustainable development.

He also praised Indonesia’s performance as a fully functioning democracy, aiming for further collaboration between the two countries in the years to come.

“The US will continue to support Indonesia in the future through its democratic achievements. Democracy is an American value which we have championed since [the country’s birth in] 1776,” Blake told the crowd during the festivities at his residence near Taman Suropati, Central Jakarta, on Thursday.

He added that moving the 4th of July celebrations to June 4 was one done out of respect for the upcoming Ramadhan month, which will last from June 17 to July 17.

The event also showcased a number of American products and businesses, including the Zero FX Electric Motorcycles, which Blake explained were an environmentally friendly vehicle used by the California Highway Patrol.

Several high-level Indonesian officials attended the festivities, including Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, Transportation Minister Ignasius Jonan, Coordinating Economic Minister Sofyan Djalil, Deputy Foreign Minister AM Fachir and Industry Minister Saleh Husin. Other figures such as Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie were also in attendance.

The United States declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.
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[Murphy'sBoy 5]

Maybe they should have rescheduled Ramadhan.

[Boiler 43,391]

Sounds like an Onion piece.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

The United States Embassy enjoyed its annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 4, one month early, in order to respect the upcoming Ramadhan month, which will begin on June 17 and last for one month.

US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake and US Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian presided over the festivities, which involved brass band renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner and the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya.

Blake explained that the theme of the event leaned toward green development, which supported the US focus on building and promoting a green economy and more environmentally sustainable development.

He also praised Indonesias performance as a fully functioning democracy, aiming for further collaboration between the two countries in the years to come.

The US will continue to support Indonesia in the future through its democratic achievements. Democracy is an American value which we have championed since [the countrys birth in] 1776, Blake told the crowd during the festivities at his residence near Taman Suropati, Central Jakarta, on Thursday.

He added that moving the 4th of July celebrations to June 4 was one done out of respect for the upcoming Ramadhan month, which will last from June 17 to July 17.

The event also showcased a number of American products and businesses, including the Zero FX Electric Motorcycles, which Blake explained were an environmentally friendly vehicle used by the California Highway Patrol.

Several high-level Indonesian officials attended the festivities, including Jakarta Governor Basuki Ahok Tjahaja Purnama, Transportation Minister Ignasius Jonan, Coordinating Economic Minister Sofyan Djalil, Deputy Foreign Minister AM Fachir and Industry Minister Saleh Husin. Other figures such as Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie were also in attendance.

The United States declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.

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The United States will continue to support Indonesia in the future through its democratic achievements. - See more at: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/06/05/us-embassy-celebrates-4th-july-earlier-out-respect-ramadhan.html#sthash.htShhNQZ.dpuf

Oddly enough I don't have a problem with that since the embassy is in their country.

[Murphy'sBoy 5]

Oddly enough I don't have a problem with that since the embassy is in their country.

I wouldn't either if they didn't expect us to cater to them here too.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I wouldn't either if they didn't expect us to cater to them here too.

What exactly is that expectation you are referring to?

[Boiler 43,391]

Many of us who are social activists helping minorities here do find it disturbing that reciprocity is not shown.

[Murphy'sBoy 5]

What exactly is that expectation you are referring to?

Oh nothing. I just made that up

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

What exactly is that expectation you are referring to?

Stuff like not building a mosque at ground zero would be cool

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Oh nothing. I just made that up

That's what I suspected.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Stuff like not building a mosque at ground zero would be cool

In that case, I gotta ask: who do you think `they´ are in the context of this thread?

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

In that case, I gotta ask: who do you think `they´ are in the context of this thread?

Gee I don't know Mrs Cleaver what do you think.

[Murphy'sBoy 5]

In that case, I gotta ask: who do you think `they´ are in the context of this thread?

I think the Baptists built the mosque in question.

[Sousuke 1,214]

Stuff like not building a mosque at ground zero would be cool

Personally I have nothing against a mosque at ground zero, though I always thought the victim's families should have been given a vote on the matter.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Coincidentally, no mosque was ever built at ground zero.