Indonesian Independence Day Celebration in New Capital Nusantara Symbolizes Progression: State Official
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10 August 2024 21:04 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The first ceremony and celebration of the 79th Indonesian Independence Day in the new capital city Nusantara, East Kalimantan, signifies the country's progress to becoming an advanced nation, a top government official said.
"This is a symbol of government transition and also a symbol toward an advanced Indonesia with the target of completing the capital transfer by 2045," Communication and Informatics Ministry's Director General of Public Communication and Information, Usman Kansong, stated on Saturday, August 10.
Usman ensured that holding two state ceremonies for Independence Day does not violate any existing laws.
The government has made every effort and carried out routine assessments to ensure that the historic ceremony in Nusantara on August 17, will go off without a hitch.
"We have ensured that in terms of regulations, there are no violations. We also involve the BPIP (Pancasila Ideology Development Agency) in every meeting to review the existing regulations," he stated.
The Independence Day ceremony will be held at two locations -- Nusantara, or IKN, and Jakarta -- for the first time in history can offer a new chapter in Indonesia's journey to becoming a developed country.
The government has invited local communities and religious and customary leaders to participate and enliven the celebration in IKN.
However, not everyone can attend the ceremony in person and only those selected by the East Kalimantan provincial government are allowed to be present.
Meanwhile, people can also witness the 79th Indonesian Independence Day celebration in Nusantara through video electronic screens (videotrons) and TV broadcasts.
"The public who want to watch the event can participate in the nobar (mass-watching) and through videotrons prepared at several points both in IKN and Jakarta," Usman Kansong remarked.
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