Aceh’s 24-kilometer flag recognized by Guinness World Records

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Aceh (ANTARA) –

The 24-kilometer-long Indonesian red-and-white national flag, unfurled at the initiative of the Nagan Raya District administration in Aceh, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest flag.

“We are thankful for this achievement. We thank all the contributions of the people to make this achievement a reality,” Nagan Raya District Head Teuku Raja Keumangan said in his press statement on Saturday.

The event took place on Wednesday (November 11) during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to officiate the Baitul ‘Ala Grand Mosque, locally known as the Jade Mosque, in the district.

Thousands of residents enthusiastically were involved in the process, where they raised the 24-kilometer flag spanning from the district’s Cut Nyak Dien Airport to the Jade Mosque.

Keumangan said the record had brought Nagan Raya District and Aceh Province to the world stage, adding that the achievement also marked a historically significant moment for the region.

The record was verified by Guinness World Records adjudicator Marc Cote of Australia, who praised the flag-unfurling event for the large number of residents involved.

“The Nagan Raya District administration deserves to receive our certificate in recognition of this achievement,” he added.

During his visit to the Jade Mosque on Wednesday, President Prabowo agreed that the unfurling of the 24-kilometer red-and-white flag is worthy of being recognized as a world record and commended residents who took part in the event.

The president said he had seen enthusiastic residents waving the flag along the roadside as he travelled from the airport to the Jade Mosque. He added that he had stopped along the way on one occasion to greet them.

Describing the Nagan Raya District administration’s initiative as exemplary, Prabowo encouraged other regions to follow its example and even strive to surpass the record.

“Perhaps other districts in other parts of Indonesia want to emulate them, but the flag should be at least over 24.5 kilometers,” he stated, eliciting laughter among residents.