This Is The Reason For The Celebrating Of New Year's Eve In Jakarta Centered At TMII

Head of the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Disparekraf) Andhika Permata (Central)/VOI-Diah Ayu

JAKARTA - Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government could celebrate New Year's Eve centered at the HI Roundabout. Meanwhile, on New Year's Eve 2023, celebrations were centered at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta. Head of the DKI Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Disparekraf) Andhika Permata revealed the reason the DKI Provincial Government has determined the location of New Year's Eve celebrations in this cultural tourist park is because it is seen as an icon of tourist destinations. In addition, TMII has only reopened since last November 20, after being closed due to revitalization for the past 9 months. "We see TMII as an icon of tourist destinations in Jakarta and have just opened it. So, we activate TMII and thank God the response is very good," said Andhika at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Tuesday, December 20. The New Year's Eve celebration event at TMII starts at 20.00 WIB, precisely on the cultural stage of Lake Archipelago. Acting (Pj) Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono is also scheduled to visit the location of the celebration. In addition, the DKI Provincial Government is also celebrating New Year's Eve at the district/city level in six areas, namely Thamrin 10 in Central Jakarta, North Jakarta Mayor's Office, West Jakarta Mayor's Office, Setu Babakan in South Jakarta, Old Shanghai in East Jakarta, and Untung Jawa Island in the Thousand Islands. Along Jalan Sudirman to MH Thamrin, the DKI Provincial Government also held a car free night by placing three stages in separate locations. Considering that private vehicles are prohibited from crossing Jalan Sudirman-Thamrin during New Year's Eve celebrations, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, said that his party had prepared parking bags in 40 locations. "The parking location is identified on Jalan Sudirman-Thamrin, a total of 40 locations, details later. The capacity is sufficient. However, we hope that people who will visit the Sudirman-Thamrin area will celebrate the New Year using public transportation services," said Syafrin. Especially for celebrating New Year's Eve in the Thousand Islands, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency also provides dozens of ships that will take people from Muara Angke Port. "For people's ship services, 22 ships will be available which will later serve, then a total of 19 Dishub ships will be empowered there," said Syafrin. "Of course, for services, we adjust to the weather. We urge residents to go to celebrate the New Year on the 31st on the Thousand Island to leave on Friday or Saturday morning to leave, so that at night they can carry out activities," he continued.