Hundreds of residents enthusiastically visited the City/District Bazaar at the Widya Bahari RPTRA, Harapan Island, North Seribu Islands.

There are a variety of excellent products presented at this bazaar

Seribu Islands Industry and Trade Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperative Sub-agency (PPKUKM) Head, Bangun Richard stated the bazaar held to welcome Ramadan was held simultaneously in five cities and districts of Jakarta. It lasts for two days, from March 20-21, 2023, at 9 AM - 4 PM.

"There are a variety of excellent products presented at this bazaar, ranging from culinary, art craft, fashion, and cheap food outlets. We have prepared six tents to accommodate 35 MSMEs," he expressed, Monday (3/20).

There are 35 business actors involved in this bazaar consisted of 25 Jakpreneurs under PPKUKM Agency and 10 Jakpreneurs under six UKPDs, UP2K, TP PKK, and Perumda Pasar Jaya stakeholders.

It is expected to be able to meet the food needs of families ahead of Ramadan and improve the economy of the coached MSMEs.

"Since it opened this morning, residents have been very enthusiastic and willing to wait, especially for cheap food," he stated.

Lilih Uliana (37), a resident of RT 02/02, Harapan Island was very happy and helped by this bazaar. Moreover, there were many food and beverage stands to food outlets provided in the bazaar area.

"This is good, the price sold is also quite affordable. If possible, do it every week," she admitted.

Sarwinah (42), one of the Jakpreneurs on Harapan Island expressed her gratitude for being invited to join this bazaar. Residents who come to the bazaar were also deemed to be quite crowded.

"My business name is Kedai Winel. We have salads, mayo risoles, melted bananas, and many others. We offer preparations starting from Rp 3,000 to Rp 20,000," she said.