Wonosari Square Closed December 31-January 1, Residents Of Gunung Kidul Banned From New Year's Parades And Processions

YOGYAKARTA - The government of Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, closed the Wonosari Square from December 31 to January 1 so that it would not become a place for crowds to gather at the turn of the 2022 New Year.

The closure of the Wonosari Square is stated in Circular Letter (SE) Number 443/6257 concerning the Closure of the Square and Fields of the entire Gunung Kidul Regency from December 31, 2021 to January 1, 2022.

"Following on the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 66 of 2021 concerning Prevention and Control of Corona Virus Disease 2019 At Christmas 2021 and New Year's Year 2022, today we are a family of circular letters which essentially close all squares and fields throughout Gunung Kidul Regency, " said Gunung Kidul Regent Sunaryata in Gunung Kidul, Antara, Tuesday, December 28.

He said the closure of the square and the field was also a follow-up to the Instruction of the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Number 37 of 2021 concerning Prevention and Control of Corona Virus Disease 2019 at Christmas 2021 and New Year's Day 2022 in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Then, the Instruction of the Regent of Gunung Kidul Number 440/5954 concerning Prevention and Control of Corona Virus Disease 2019 at Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022 in Gunung Kidul Regency.

"Secondly, prohibiting the 2022 New Year's parade and procession, as well as prohibiting both open and closed stage activities that have the potential to cause crowds," he said.

In addition, Sunaryanta forbade celebration parties during the new year. Even Sunaryanta forbade the use of loudspeakers which caused people to gather massively.

"Prohibiting celebratory parties with crowds in open/closed places. Ensuring there are no crowds that cause people to be unable to keep their distance and reducing the use of loudspeakers which causes people to gather in a massive way," he said.

Sunaryanta also limits community activities, including cultural arts, which create crowds that have the potential to spread COVID-19. He did not hesitate to close the place of business that held an event inviting a crowd.

"If the activity is not carried out in accordance with the provisions above and causes a crowd that has the potential to spread COVID-19, it will be stopped or closed according to applicable regulations," he said.