JAKARTA - A number of residents have started arriving at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, on Saturday, to attend an open house activity in the framework of the halal bihalal in celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H.
Based on ANTARA, at 12.08 a long queue was seen at the entrance gate of the Palace through Jalan Majapahit. The heat of the sun and the hot air did not reduce the enthusiasm of the people to greet President Prabowo Subianto.
Several officers were seen standing guard at several locations to control the queue.
The officers also distributed mineral water to the residents to stay hydrated. In addition, officers also checked to make sure no residents fainted.
Disabled people have been given priority access to enter the Presidential Palace Complex. They were also given a special waiting room.
Residents who enter the Presidential Palace Complex are divided into several clusters. Each cluster consists of 400 people to make it easier to manage the flow of entry.
Residents were also given identification tags that could be used as souvenirs.
The social gathering is planned to take place at 13.00 WIB.
Previously reported, the Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said the Presidential Palace, Jakarta will be opened to the public in the halal bihalal activities on Eid al-Fitr 1447 H, Saturday.
"If at the Palace, in the afternoon, we prepare halal bihalal, silaturahim for all citizens who want to visit," said Teddy in Medan, North Sumatra, Friday (20/3).
Teddy said that the activity was planned to take place in the afternoon and evening with a capacity of around 5,000 people. The public who attended, he said, would be served in turns.
There are additional facilities in the form of tents outside the area to accommodate visitors if the capacity inside is full.
Teddy said that various food dishes, including Lebaran specialties such as ketupat, were also prepared for the event. In addition, simple entertainment was also prepared for children who came with their families.
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