"Dream - Every August 17th, the atmosphere in various corners of Indonesia is filled with the festive spirit of competitions that not only radiate cheerfulness but also foster a sense of togetherness among the community. However, behind the cheers and laughter that accompany each competition, there lies a much deeper meaning. The competitions held on Independence Day are not just mere entertainment, but rather a reflection of the struggles of the heroes in the fight for the independence of this nation."

"In every step and effort to win, there is an implicit message that the independence we enjoy today is the result of a long struggle and countless sacrifices. Therefore, the celebration of August 17 through various competitions is not just for fun, but also as a form of respect and a reminder of how precious the independence that has been fought for with all our heart and soul. Here are some ideas for the August 17 competitions that you can choose from as summarized by Dream from various sources."

Here is the translation of the provided text while preserving the HTML tags: "Cara Memainkan: Participants enter the sack up to the waist or chest. When the signal starts, participants must jump forward towards the finish line. The winner is the one who reaches the finish line first without falling. Bahan yang Dibutuhkan: Burlap sack or large plastic sack. Rope for the start and finish lines."

Here is the translation of the provided text while preserving the HTML tags: "How to Play: The crackers are tied to a string and hung parallel to the participant's mouth. Participants must eat the crackers without using their hands. The winner is the one who finishes the crackers first. Ingredients Needed: Crackers. String. A pole or support to hang the crackers."

Sure! Here is the translation while preserving the HTML tags: "Cara Memainkan: A smooth areca nut pole is coated with oil, then the prize is hung at its peak. The group of participants must work together to climb and retrieve the prize. The winner is the group that successfully takes the most prizes. Bahan yang Dibutuhkan: Areca nut pole. Oil or lubricant. Various prizes (such as snacks, money, clothing)."

Here is the translated text with HTML tags preserved: "Cara Memainkan:
Dua tim berlawanan menarik tali tambang di kedua ujungnya.
Tim yang berhasil menarik lawannya hingga melewati garis tengah adalah pemenangnya.
Bahan yang Dibutuhkan:
Tali tambang yang kuat.
Penanda garis tengah, start, dan finish." Translation: "How to Play:
Two opposing teams pull on a rope at both ends.
The team that successfully pulls their opponent past the center line is the winner.
Materials Needed:
A strong rope.
Markers for the center line, start, and finish."

Here's the translated text while preserving the HTML tags: "Cara Memainkan: Participants must carry a marble on a spoon that is held in their mouth. Participants walk towards the finish line without dropping the marble. The winner is the one who reaches the finish line first without dropping the marble. Bahan yang Dibutuhkan: Marble. Spoon. String for the start and finish lines."

Here is the translation with HTML tags preserved: "Cara Memainkan:
The nail is tied with a string to the participant's waist and the bottle is placed below. The participant must drop the nail into the bottle without using their hands. The winner is the first one to successfully insert the nail into the bottle.
Bahan yang Dibutuhkan:
Nail.
String.
Glass or plastic bottle."

Here is the translated text with HTML tags preserved: "Cara Memainkan: The participating team lines up. The first participant takes flour from the container using their hands and passes it to the next participant until it reaches the last participant who collects the flour. The team that successfully collects the most flour within a certain time is the winner. Bahan yang Dibutuhkan: All-purpose flour. Container or bowl."

Here is the translated text with HTML tags preserved: "Cara Memainkan: Coins are tucked into pieces of watermelon that are smeared with oil or flour. Participants must search for and bite the coins without using their hands. The winner is the one who manages to collect the most coins or in the shortest time. Bahan yang Dibutuhkan: Coins. Pieces of watermelon. Oil or flour."

Here is the translation of the provided 'Bahasa' text to 'English', while preserving the HTML tags: "Cara Memainkan: Two participants enter the same sack, each using one leg. They must work together to jump towards the finish line. The winner is the pair that reaches the finish line first without falling. Bahan yang Dibutuhkan: Large sack (sufficient for two people). Rope for the start and finish lines."

Here is the translated text with HTML tags preserved: "Cara Memainkan: Participants must catch the eels released into a container filled with water or mud. The winner is the one who manages to catch the most eels within a certain time. Bahan yang Dibutuhkan: Eels. A large container filled with water or mud."