Jokowi Admits It's The First Time To Tampaksiring Palace Even Though He's Been To Bali For Dozens

President Jokowi in Bali/screenshot of the Presidential Secretariat Youtube of the Republic of Indonesia

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) admitted that it was the first time he visited and spent the night at the Tampaksiring Palace, Bali. In fact, Jokowi has visited the Island of the Gods many times.

"Yes, this is my first visit to the Tampaksiring Palace. I have come to Bali dozens of times but have never been to the Tampaksiring Palace", Jokowi said as quoted on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube, Friday, May 6.

He was impressed by the existence of the palace. Because this building is still well maintained and maintained even though it was built in 1967.

"This time I was able to visit the Tampaksiring Palace which I also saw was very well preserved", said Jokowi.

Jokowi's presence at the Tampaksiring Palace was greeted with enthusiasm by the people who wanted to meet him. One of them, is Wayan Sukri.

On Thursday, May 5, Sukri saw and received necessities from President Jokowi.

"Suksma (thank you), Sir. I heard this shaking my heart", said Wayan Sukri.

Besides Wayan Sukri, Nyoman, a resident of Tampaksiring Village, also felt a sense of emotion. Nyoman said he was proud to finally be able to meet President Jokowi in person.

According to him, this is the first time the Head of State has come to the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace. "I am very proud to meet the President. This is the first time the President has entered the Tampaksiring Palace", said Nyoman.

For information, Jokowi visited and spent the night with his family at the Tampaksiring Palace during the 2022 Eid holiday. They have been in Bali since Thursday, May 5 yesterday.

Previously, he had stopped first at the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 1443 Hijrah. Like in Bali, at that moment, the first lady, Iriana, and her children and grandchildren also joined.