Monday's flag ceremony has an important role for students in Indonesia, because it is part of character and national education. Through the flag ceremony, students are taught to respect the state symbol, namely the Red and White flag, and commemorate the struggles of the heroes who fought for Indonesia's independence.
This ceremony also teaches discipline and responsibility to students. Involvement in various ceremonial tasks, such as being a flag raising officer, Pancasila reader, or ceremonial leader, trains students to be responsible for their assigned roles and carry out their duties as well as possible. Apart from that, the flag ceremony is also a moment to convey important information, motivation or announcements from the school, so that it becomes a means of communication between the school and students.
The ceremony is also a moment to convey information and direction from the school, such as important announcements or moral messages that can motivate students in their daily learning activities and behavior.
Overall, Monday's flag ceremony is not just a ritual, but also a means of building character, discipline and nationalism among students.