The Struggle For The Crowd At The 79th Anniversary Of The TNI At Monas: A Thrilling Visitor's Experience

The crowd celebrates the peak of the 79th Anniversary of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) at the National Monument (Monas). (Photo: Rizky/VOI)

JAKARTA A music concert in celebration of the peak of the 79th Anniversary of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) at the National Monument (Monas) today is not just an ordinary entertainment. The presence of legendary bands such as Dewa 19 and Slank attracts thousands of people, making the atmosphere even more boisterous and full of challenges.

For example, Ratih (15), a teenager who came with four of his friends, the journey to the entertainment stage was not easy. They have to fight hard against the pressure of thousands of people who also want to watch their idol stage action.

This teenager said that he had tried to enter from the door near the Horse Statue. However, his efforts were in vain.

"I tried to enter through the door of the Horse Statue but I couldn't. It's really crowded," said Ratih, Saturday, October 5.

Not only the density of visitors, the heat of the sun has also added to the struggle. Ratih finally had to turn towards the IRTI door in order to enter the Monas area.

Not much different, another visitor named Rahmat experienced the same thing. He had to go around through the IRTI door to enter the Monas area.

"Yes, like it or not, it's important to come here," said Rahmat.

This 25-year-old man is willing to shine a strong sun and travel a long distance just to witness his favorite band, Dewa 19.

The road is quite far around. About 200 meters from the door of the horse statue. Plus 500 meters more to get to the stage point.

The struggle is said to have paid off quite a bit when watching live his favorite music group.

"Yes, it's okay, it's hot far away but you can watch it live," said Rahmat.

For information, the shape of the stage at the 76th Anniversary of the TNI resembles a Garuda bird like the Archipelago Capital Palace (IKN).