Every year, on August 17th, all Indonesians celebrate Independence Day. Indonesia gained independence on August 17, 1945 after the Second World War. After the war, Indonesia began to develop the economics of the country and to educate its people. Although I am now in the United States, I still celebrate my country’s Independence Day. This year I invited my Indonesian friends and some Americans friends to come to my house for a party. I prepared Indonesian food, and we celebrated all day.
(Taken from Basic Writing)