There Are 100 Free Selling Places Prepared By The Governor Of South Kalimantan For Traders During Ramadan

The appearance of the Wadai Market booth Ramadhan 1445 Hijri or 2024 AD built by the South Kalimantan Provincial Government, in the courtyard of the Sultan Suriansyah Building, in Banjarmasin, is free for traders, Monday (11/3/2024). (Doc. ANTARA/HO-Adpim South Kalimantan)

JAKARTA - Welcoming the month of Ramadan 1445 Hijri, the Governor of South Kalimantan (Kalsel) H Sahbirin Noor prepared as many as 100 free places or booths for traders at the Wadai Market (Kue) in Banjarmasin City. According to Sahbirin Noor, in Banjarmasin, reported by ANTARA, Monday, March 11, the previous year the Wadai Ramadhan Market was built in front of the old governor's office on Jalan Sudirman Banjarmasin Tengah, this time in the courtyard of the Sultan Suriansyah Building, on Jalan Brigjen Hasan Basri, Kayu Tangi, North Banjarmasin. Governor said that the booths that were prepared were provided free of charge for traders. "We open officially on March 12, 2024, or the first day of Ramadan 1445 H," he said. He also said, the booth prepared with Banjar nuances with the construction of wood and roof leaves of Rumbia. "Stan is ready, intended for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), hopefully it can help them to find sustenance in this holy month," he said. Birin, the nickname of the Governor of South Kalimantan, stated that the construction of the Wadai Ramadhan Market was to drive the economy of society and the region.

In addition, to help the community find a menu for breaking the fast, especially Banjar typical foods. The governor also said that the Wadai Ramadhan Market is a tradition held every year, even becoming a culinary tour with a variety of food served. "This is also a cure for longing for Banua residents (Kalsel) who migrated when they returned home to enjoy various typical Banjar foods," he said again. The governor also asked that traders sell food menus according to their standards, so that they are affordable, so that people will visit them more often. Head of UPT South Kalimantan Cultural Park Suharyati said that the Wadai Ramadhan Market will be enlivened by several entertainment performances with religious nuances and regional arts. "People can be entertained when shopping at this market while waiting for the time to break their fast," he also said.