JAKARTA - The government is preparing a war ticket mechanism for people who want to attend the Ceremony to Commemorate the Moments of the Proclamation and the Lowering of the Historical Flag at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on August 17, 2026.
Deputy Minister of State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro said the President of the Republic of Indonesia will act as the inspector of the ceremony. The government targets at least 8,100 people to attend the series of ceremonies.
"So later we will also carry out a war ticket for people who want to and follow the Proklamasi Moments Ceremony at the Merdeka Palace," said Juri at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Friday, July 31.
The jury said the mechanism was prepared so that the wider community had the opportunity to attend directly at the Palace.
"So there is an opportunity to be present directly at the palace for the wider community," he said.
According to Juri, the government will announce the schedule and procedures for the war ticket. Invitations will also be given to people who previously won the lottery when the RI HUT logo was launched.
"Later we will open and we will announce. Including those who were lucky yesterday to win the draw on the RI Logo Anniversary, they will also be invited," he said.
The 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia carries the theme of Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia. The theme and logo have been launched first, then disseminated to be used in the socialization and promotion activities of independence month.
In addition to the ceremony at the Palace, the government also prepared a People's Festival in the National Monument area or Monas on August 17. The activity will take place from morning to evening.
The jury said the People's Festival would be filled with special August 17 competitions, children's games, entertainment stages, drone shows, video mapping, and fireworks. The government also prepared free food for visitors in the Monas area.
"Please let the general public come to Monas to participate in various typical 17th-century races," said Juri.
The government also apologized if the series of activities for the Indonesian Independence Day caused traffic disruptions or community activities.
The jury said the independence month activities were not only held in Jakarta. Local governments, SOEs, and BUMD were also asked to participate in activities in their respective regions while still paying attention to public interests.
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