Palace Holds RI Independence Day in 40 Dense Settlements and Villages in Jakarta

Indonesia's 81st Independence Day celebrations are extending beyond the traditional venues of the presidential palace and the National Monument (Monas). Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced that festivities will now be held in 40 densely populated settlements and community areas throughout Jakarta.

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We want to be more inclusive, so today we are also bringing the vibrant commemoration of independence to 40 points in Jakarta.

This expansion aims to foster a more inclusive celebration, bringing the festivities closer to residents who may not typically attend events in the city center. "We want to be more inclusive, so today we are also bringing the vibrant commemoration of independence to 40 points in Jakarta," Prasetyo said in a written statement on Tuesday (August 18).

Prasetyo emphasized President Prabowo's directive that independence belongs to all Indonesian people. "The message from Mr. President Prabowo is very clear: independence belongs to all Indonesian people. Therefore, its vibrancy should not only be felt at the Palace or at Monas," he stated. The goal is for all citizens to feel the shared joy and togetherness of the commemoration.

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The message from Mr. President Prabowo is very clear: independence belongs to all Indonesian people. Therefore, its vibrancy should not only be felt at the Palace or at Monas.

Activities are planned across various Jakarta regions, including Central, East, West, South, and North Jakarta, as well as the Thousand Islands. These events will feature traditional Independence Day competitions for all age groups, music performances, local micro, small, and medium enterprise (UMKM) bazaars, free basic health checks and vitamin distribution, and the distribution of staple food packages and souvenirs.

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We celebrate in the villages, dense settlements, we visit the people. We want our brothers and sisters to join in the joy, feel the togetherness, and feel that this commemoration of independence belongs to all of us, the people of Indonesia.