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Senja at Come See Mie Fest 2026 Wonderland: Creative Space and Healing for Gen Z

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Come See Mie Fest 2026 Wonderland, an annual creative festival, offers imagination, entertainment, and affordable healing for young people.
  • Held at Hutan Kota GBK in Jakarta from June 11-14, 2026, the festival features immersive visual experiences, art installations, and interactive elements.
  • Gen Z attendees find the event a space for self-discovery, relaxation, and networking, with many discovering it via social media.

The Come See Mie Fest is back for its fourth year, transforming Jakarta's Hutan Kota GBK into a "Wonderland" from June 11-14, 2026. This annual creative festival aims to provide an affordable space for young people to explore their imagination, enjoy entertainment, and find moments of healing.

Under the theme "Wonderland," the festival immerses visitors in a world filled with visual details, artistic installations, and interactive elements designed to spark wonder and encourage exploration. Mie Sedaap, the instant noodle brand from Wings Group, has curated this experience using a blend of immersive visuals, digital imaging, creative technology, and hundreds of specially designed props. The goal is to create a tangible space where imagination comes alive, allowing attendees to become part of a story, explore a fantasy world, and share experiences with their community.

This year's festival in Jakarta has strongly resonated with Generation Z. During a four-hour visit, it was evident that the event serves as a platform for self-discovery, personal recharge, skill exploration, and networking. Many attendees learned about the festival through social media and made time to participate.

It's nice to be here, it's relaxing, and it's free. In this economy, we really need events like this to stay sane, just needing to prepare for transport and snacks.

โ€” PutriA high school student from Central Jakarta, describing her experience at the festival.

High school students were overheard expressing how relaxing the outdoor event was, providing a much-needed break from schoolwork. "It's nice to be here, it's relaxing, and it's free. In this economy, we really need events like this to stay sane, just needing to prepare for transport and snacks," said Putri, a student from Central Jakarta.

Beyond casual chats, students were seen enjoying music on stage and engaging in various activities, including tarot reading. University students were also enthusiastic, participating in dance challenges and expressing themselves through movement. "Just express yourself freely, I love dancing," shared Adi, a student from Depok. Lines were also observed at the tarot reading booth, with many seeking answers about love, and at the Mie Sedaap goreng booth for a quick meal.

Just express yourself freely, I love dancing.

โ€” AdiA university student from Depok, explaining his enjoyment of the dance activities at the festival.
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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.