TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo or Jokowi said preparations for the 79th Indonesian Independence Day celebration in Nusantara Capital City or IKN are “nearly 100 percent.” Jokowi claimed some small details required checking before the August 17 ceremony in the new capital.

"(The preparations) are nearly 100 percent, there are still small details that need re-checking. It’s going well,” Jokowi said on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, as quoted from a voice message received by Tempo.

Jokowi did not elaborate on what entailed the small details. This morning, the president was scheduled to inspect the Independence Day ceremony and entertainment programs rehearsal in IKN.

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, President Jokowi inaugurated 76 members of the flag-hoisting officials for the August 17 ceremony at IKN Palace. The flag-hoisting formation remains unchanged this year with 17-8-45. There will be 17 Escorts/Guides, 8 Flag Bearers/Core Officials, and 45 for Guards.

The 79th Indonesian Independence Day at IKN, North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, is the first in Indonesian history. The flag-hoisting ceremony will be followed by events at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.

President Joko Widodo will lead the ceremony alongside President-elect Prabowo Subianto. Meanwhile, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Vice President-elect as well as Jokowi’s son Gibran Rakabuming Rakam will lead the events in Jakarta. .

A total of 1,400 guests were invited to the Independence Day celebration in IKN. Meanwhile, the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta will host 3,500 guests for the morning and afternoon programs each.

DANIEL A. FAJRI

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