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Mahalini, Padi Reborn Headline Jakarta's 499th Anniversary Celebration

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands of residents gathered at Bundaran HI in Central Jakarta on June 27, 2026, for the 499th Jakarta anniversary celebration.
  • The event featured a concert with artists like Mahalini and Padi Reborn, and speeches from Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno.
  • Officials emphasized Jakarta's future as a global city and highlighted plans for improved public services, while attendees enjoyed the festivities.

Jakarta's 499th anniversary culminated in a massive celebration at Bundaran HI on June 27, 2026, drawing thousands of residents. The evening featured a vibrant concert with performances by popular Indonesian artists, including Nadansa, Adrian Khalif, Mahalini, and Padi Reborn, who served as the main act.

If you Jakmania supporters want to watch [Persija games], you can park at Ancol.

— Pramono AnungGovernor of DKI Jakarta, announcing plans for parking facilities for football fans.

The festivities, organized by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, included appearances by hosts Oki Lukman and Desta. Governor Pramono Anung addressed the crowd, expressing his hope for Jakarta to be a city of safety, comfort, and happiness for all its citizens. He also shared positive news for Persija Jakarta fans, mentioning plans for dedicated parking facilities at Ancol.

Jakarta is preparing to welcome globalization.

— Rano KarnoDeputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, speaking about the city's future.

Deputy Governor Rano Karno encouraged residents to embrace globalization, stating, "Jakarta is preparing to welcome globalization." He stressed the importance of balancing urban development with the welfare of its people. "The people must be prosperous to continue the development of the past," he added.

The people must be prosperous to continue the development of the past.

— Rano KarnoDeputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, discussing the balance between development and public welfare.

Attendees like Zahra expressed their excitement, with many arriving early to secure good spots for their favorite performers. The concert reached a crescendo with Padi Reborn's performance, which included a crowd singalong of "Sobat" and an encore of "Begitu Indah" at the governor's request. The event concluded with a collective "Happy Birthday Jakarta. Shine on! Global and Cultural City Jakarta."

Happy Birthday Jakarta. Shine on! Global and Cultural City Jakarta.

— Oki Lukman and DestaHosts leading the crowd in a celebratory chant at the end of the event.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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