Tanah Abang residents celebrate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day with 'People's Feast'

Thousands of residents in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, celebrated Indonesia's 81st Independence Day with a vibrant "Jamuan Rakyat" (People's Feast). The event, held Tuesday at Lapangan Merah, Bendungan Hilir, carried the theme "Independence is Not Just Celebrated, But Felt."

The "Jamuan Rakyat" offered a wide array of activities designed to bring the spirit of independence directly to the community. Attendees enjoyed free basic food packages (sembako), a complimentary bazaar for micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM), free health examinations, fun independence-themed games, and musical entertainment.

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Independence is Not Just Celebrated, But Felt.

The successful execution of the event was attributed to the synergy between the three pillars of the Tanah Abang sub-district: the police, the sub-district government, and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). Kapolsek Metro Tanah Abang, AKBP Dhimas Prasetyo, who also chaired the organizing committee, explained the event's core commitment.

"This year, we uphold the commitment that independence must be directly felt by the community," Dhimas stated in a press release. "We want the presence of the state and the local government to be tangible for our brothers and sisters in need."

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This year, we uphold the commitment that independence must be directly felt by the community. We want the presence of the state and the local government to be tangible for our brothers and sisters in need.