Drone Attractions and Donations for Sumatra to Welcome New Year 2026
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by
The Jakarta Provincial Government has officially cancelled fireworks party during the 2026 New Year's Eve celebrations.
We will issue a circular for that
This step is taken as a form of concern and solidarity towards the natural disasters that hit a number of regions in Indonesia, especially in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung said this policy applies to events organized by the government and private parties, such as hotels and shopping centers.
No Fireworks, New Year's Eve Celebrations in Jakarta"We will issue a circular for that," he said.
Pramono added that the Jakarta Provincial Government will not regulate individual fireworks displays. Therefore, Pramono urged the public to refrain from setting off fireworks or firecrackers on New Year's Eve.
The Jakarta Provincial Government has also decided to hold New Year's Eve celebrations at eight key locations, up from the previously planned 14. The main stage will be at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, Central Jakarta.
"Governor, Deputy Governor, and Regional Secretary to attend at HI Roundabout," he added.
The celebration at Kota Tua will be attended by West Jakarta Mayor and Lapangan Banteng to be attended by Central Jakarta Mayor.
The Jakarta Provincial Government will present a drone and video mapping attraction themed "Jakarta Global City, from Jakarta to Sumatra." Additionally, interfaith prayers will be held at all New Year's Eve celebration locations.
In collaboration with Baznas Bazis Jakarta and Bank Jakarta, Jakarta Provincial Government will also provide humanitarian donations, considering that disasters have also occurred in various other areas.
The Jakarta Provincial Government is also committed to assisting with recovery in disaster areas. Pramono explained that Jakarta has distributed Rp 3 billion in financial aid and portable toilets to each affected district and city, including Lhokseumawe, Central Tapanuli, and Aceh Tamiang.
Meanwhile, in an effort to maintain the economic stability of the affected areas, Pramono stated that the Jakarta Provincial Government's commitment to absorbing food commodities from disaster-affected areas.
"For areas that will sell their commodities, whether it is rice, chilies, or anything including meat, and so on, the Jakarta Government is ready to fully accept it," he added.
Pramono has also instructed related agencies and regional-owned enterprises (BUMD) to absorb and purchase food commodities from disaster-affected areas.
Even though it is celebrated simply, the New Year 2026 celebrations will still be enlivened by various entertainment, including a performance by D'Masiv.
