Solo Gatsu Corridor, Jokowi's Hangout Place On Sunday Night After Retired Task As President

Jokowi's hangout place (Instagram/jokowi)

JAKARTA - Joko Widodo alias Jokowi enjoys his relaxing days after completing his duties as president. He spent weekly nights with the community in the Gatot Subroto Corridor (Gatsu), Solo, on Saturday, October 29, 2024.

This moment of visiting the Solo Gatsu Corridor was shared by Jokowi through his Instagram upload. In the video, Jokowi can be seen coming to the place wearing a long white shirt.

Jokowi was accompanied by several paspampres, who seemed to be securing people who were enthusiastic about seeing Jokowi and trying to approach him. Jokowi also listened to the strain of the street musicians' violin.

"Menikmati malam mingguan pertama di Singosaren (berada di Corridor Gatsu), Solo, sebagai rakyat biasa. Saya sekarang akan lebih banyak waktu untuk menyambut masyarakat. Sempat juga berhenti sesenjang bersama warga, menikmati selaran LEbih musik jalan," tulis Jokowi pada keterangan unggahannya, dikutip pada Senin, 28 Oktober 2024.

Meanwhile, the Gatsu Solo Corridor visited by Jokowi on this weekly night is a night market area, which has an attraction with various arts center entertainment and a warm atmosphere typical of the city of Solo.

Reporting from several sources, in the Gatsu Solo Corridor, there are many special Solo street foods that are delicious. Various typical Solo MSME products are also being sold in that place, not only food, but also handicrafts, including key hangers and bags, to accessories.

Not only that, but the place also sells batik with various interesting variations, which are characteristic of Solo. Along the Gatsu Corridor, there are also street musicians who sing regional and pop music using violin and guitar.

Cafes and restaurants with unique interiors are also found in this area. Visitors can also relax on the garden bench, shop by Solo, and take pictures at several interesting spots, one of which is the unique doors.

In the Gatsu Solo Corridor, there are also artists who offer facial sketches services for visitors. There are also andongs that can be hired to ride, which makes the experience of spending time in Solo even more unforgettable.