Commemorating the 497th anniversary of the City of Jakarta, the Jakarta Provincial Government urges all Jakarta residents to take part in the flag ceremony on June 22, 2024, at Plaza Selatan Monas, Central Jakarta.

Let's enliven the commemoration ceremony for Jakarta's anniversary with joyful hearts

City Secretary's Development Environment Assistant, Afan Adriansyah Idris, as Daily Chair of Jakarta's 497th Anniversary Commemoration Committee, said that the people attending were expected to maintain order and security during the event.

"Let's enliven the commemoration ceremony for Jakarta's anniversary with joyful hearts. Continue to maintain order and security for the sake of mutual comfort. Hopefully, the city of Jakarta will become more advanced and global," he expressed, as quoted by Jakarta Provincial Government's press release, Thursday (6/13).

He went on to say that synergy with various parties was conducted to enliven the ceremony. There are Kencana Train Series, Ontel Bicycle Series, Bala Krama Troop, Gita Puja Wiyata IPDN, Colossal Dance, Color Guard, and Gambang Kromong.

Including an entertainment stage featuring famous artists from the capital, namely Alya Rohali, Maudy Koesnadi, Valerina Daniel, Funky Monkey Band, Wulan Alora KDI, and Dnada Idol.

"The ceremonial personnel who will attend the ceremony are from various elements of society such as the army (TNI), police, Jakarta ASN, Rainbow Troops (PPSU and PJLP related services), IPDN Praja, STTD Cadets, Poltekip Cadets, Poltekim Cadets, Student Regiments, and Jakarta Students," he explained.

For people who want to attend to celebrate, they can register by the maximum deadline of June 16, 2024, via the page https://www.jakarta.go.id/jakarta497-upacara. The conditions that must be met to take part in the ceremony are residents with a Jakarta ID card, the invitation is only valid for one person, maintaining order and security during the event, and not being allowed to bring toddlers.

They can choose the Betawi fashion theme they will wear, such as Abang Jampang, Busana Abang Jakarta, Busana None Jakarta, Batik Betawi, Baju Sadariah, or Baju Encim.

For further information, please contact email panhutjakarta-ri@jakarta.go.id or via Instagram @dkijakarta.