The North Jakarta's Abang None (Abnon) 2024 has crowned the new winners, namely the pair Sebastian Benedict and Citra Teresa Albers at the Grand Auditorium, Bunda Mulia University, Floor 8, Ancol, Pademangan, North Jakarta, Saturday (7/20) night. They managed to beat 14 other pairs that night.

Hopefully, they will be able to promote Jakarta, especially North Jakarta

North Jakarta Deputy Mayor, Juaini Yusuf, congratulated all Abnon winners in his region. In the future, they can help advance the world of tourism by strengthening the 12 Coastal Tourism Destination Routes and also support government programs in realizing Jakarta's vision and mission as an advanced Global City.

"Hopefully, they will be able to promote Jakarta, especially North Jakarta, as an attractive, safe, and comfortable tourist destination," he said, Sunday (7/21).

He also hoped that they could inspire the younger generation with exemplary character, develop an innovative generation, and maintain cultural values, especially Betawi culture as part of the rich culture of the Indonesian nation.

"And can also win the championship title again at the Jakarta Province level. Make this event a talent development and keep your enthusiasm up," he hoped.

North Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Sub-agency (Parekfraf) Head, Shinta Nindyawati explained that before entering the final night, the 15 pairs or 30 finalists had been undergoing a quarantine period for almost 1.5 months, both indoors and outdoors.

"They are given guidance starting from outbound activities, presentations, public speaking, friendly evenings to talent shows," she explained.

She added that the winners were chosen because of the assessment during the initial quarantine period, which was continuously monitored by seven teams of judges who were experts in their respective fields.

"Congratulations once again. Hopefully, they can run their role in bridging the younger generation," she closed.