After Revitalization, TIM Gradually Opens On June 3

Taman Ismail Marzuki/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Ismail Marzuki Park (TIM) in Cikini, Central Jakarta will soon be reopened after being revitalized. The opening was carried out in the moment of welcoming DKI Jakarta's 495th Anniversary (HUT).

This news was conveyed by the Head of the Corporate Division of PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) Nadia Diposanjoyo. He said this opening was also part of a series of activities entitled 'Jakarta Celebration'.

"The area of the arts and culture center located in Cikini Raya, Central Jakarta will be opened in stages starting on June 3," said Nadia in a written statement quoted on Saturday, May 28.

"The opening of the TIM also welcomes the anniversary of DKI Jakarta," he added.

In the opening ceremony, there will be exhibitions of architecture to works of art such as paintings, sculptures, fabrics, mixed media, and others.

"Then there will also be film screenings, workshops, and discussions about fine arts," said Nadia.

To enliven this festival, PT Jakpro will later involve various parties, such as the Archives and Collections Commission of the Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ), the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ), to a studio built by the DKI Jakarta Department of Culture and Sub-Department.

The various agendas, continued Nadia, will be held for one month from June 3 to June 30 from 09.00 WIB to 21.00 WIB.

"The TIM locations that will be used include the Long Building on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, the TIM Plaza Area, and the roof of the parking building," he said.

If the public wants to know more information about the program and the implementation time, Nadya said, they can access the Instagram account @facebaru_tim. There is a variety of information such as workshop agendas and discussions.

For information, the series of celebrations for the anniversary of DKI Jakarta began on Tuesday, May 24 yesterday. At that time, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, visited Bidadari Island.

Furthermore, there are various other activities that will be carried out, namely the Anniversary of DKI Jakarta, a pilgrimage to the Heroes Cemetery (TMP), the plenary session of the DKI DPRD, to Formula E. Art exhibitions at TIM are also included in the celebration of this DKI Jakarta Anniversary.