The management and employees of Aston Gorontalo Hotel & Villas held a flag ceremony in the hotel environment on Friday morning to commemorate the 79th Birthday of the Republic of Indonesia. This solemn event was followed by various fun competitions between employees held to foster a spirit of togetherness and kinship.

The flag ceremony, which was held at the front yard of the hotel, was led by the General Manager of Aston Gorontalo Hotel & Villas, Mrs. Yunita Abdullah, and attended by all levels of hotel management and staff. In her speech, Mrs. Yunita conveyed the importance of maintaining the spirit of nationalism and gotong royong as a form of respect for the heroes who have fought for Indonesia's independence.

“On this historic day, we not only celebrate independence, but also remember the services of the heroes who have fought for the independence of our country. Let us maintain and continue the spirit of their struggle by providing the best service and continuing to contribute to the progress of the nation,” said Mrs. Yunita in her speech.

After the flag ceremony, the festive atmosphere continued with various competitions held in the pool area. Hotel employees enthusiastically participated in exciting competitions such as tug of war, sack race, water ball, ping pong guard, and office decoration. These competitions were not only entertaining but also strengthened the bond between employees, creating a warm and joyful moment of togetherness.

“This competition activity is one of our ways to strengthen relationships between employees while providing educational and fun entertainment. We celebrate the spirit of independence with the spirit of togetherness,” added Mrs. Yunita.

The peak of the event was closed by giving prizes to the winners of the competition by the management of Aston Gorontalo Hotel & Villas. This event is not only an entertainment event but also raises the spirit of cooperation and motivation among hotel employees.

Aston Gorontalo is committed to continuing to participate in various activities that support community development and maintain national values. The spirit of the 79th Indonesian Independence Day is expected to continue to encourage the enthusiasm of employees in providing the best service for guests and supporting the progress of tourism in Gorontalo.