Panjat Pinang to Enliven 72nd Independence Day in Ancol
Reported by Keren Margaret Vicer | Translated by
The winner will bring doorprize in each tree worth Rp 1.5 million
Panjat Pinang (Greasy-pole climbing) competition which is one of the most popular parts of the Indonesian independence celebrations will enliven the 72nd Independence Day in Ancol Taman Impian area, North Jakarta.
PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Company Communication Manager, Rika Lestari said it is an annual agenda to celebrate the Independence Day.
August 1, Independence Day Attributes in C. Jakarta Installed"We will bring 172 areca nut palm trees in Karnaval Beach's parking area," she expressed, Monday (7/31).
According to him, panjat pinang will be held on August 17, 2017. The visitors who want to join can bring photocopy of ID card and Ancol ticket receipt.
"The winner will bring doorprize in each tree worth Rp 1.5 million," she told.
Aside that, her side will also hold culinary festival, kite festival, cavalry parade, reog ponorogo and Merah-Putih parade.
"Hopefully, people could enthusiastically celebrate the Independence Day in Ancol area," she hoped.
