Acting Governor: Let's Make Jakarta Fair as a Platform to Strengthen Domestic Economy

President, Joko Widodo accompanied by Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono officially opened the 2023 Jakarta Fair Kemayoran (JFK), Wednesday (6/14) night.

Jakarta Fair as one of the largest

The Jakarta Fair event will take place from June 14 to July 16, 2023 with the theme Unite Indonesia to Support Domestic Trade and Exports to World Markets.

In his speech, the Acting Governor was grateful for the presence of the President who gave attention and support for the implementation of JFK 2023 as a series of activities for Jakarta's 496th Anniversary.

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He also gave a glimpse of the implementation of the fair which was inspired by the Gambir night market, which is held every year in Monas. In 1968, Syamsudin Bahar as Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed an exhibition to increase the marketing of domestic production.

"This proposal was welcomed by the Governor, Ali Sadikin, who wanted to unite various night market activities which at that time were scattered in several areas to become the Jakarta Fair or Jakarta Raya Fair. Thus, it becomes an annual routine agenda held in commemoration of the city's anniversary," he expressed, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Wednesday (6/14) night.

He explained the Jakarta Fair continues to transform into a modern exhibition venue featuring superior domestic and international products. In 2023, it will enter its 54th exhibition.

"This long journey proves consistency in presenting quality multi-product exhibitions, the Jakarta Fair as one of the largest, longest and most comprehensive exhibitions in the Southeast Asia region," he explained.

Therefore, he invited all parties to make it as a forum for strengthening the domestic economy, optimizing the potential of local products and encouraging industrial and national growth.

"We also appreciate and thank PT JIExpo as the organizing partner, sponsor and event supporter, as well as business participants who participated in this year's Jakarta Fair Kemayoran event," he added.

Not long after, the President, Joko Widodo wished Jakarta a happy 469th anniversary.

"By saying Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, tonight I officially open the Jakarta Fair," he stated.

After giving his speech, he and the officials played drums which marked the official opening of the Jakarta Fair. Simultaneously, the launch of fireworks colored the opening of the event.

Further, he and several ministers and Indonesian Armed Forces Commander and Jakarta Fair Organizing Committee Chairman, Karuna Murdaya visited a number of booths. Jokowi's arrival was warmly welcomed by visitors.