East โJava Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Grand People’s Party inโ surabaya
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Surabaya, Indonesia โ – Thousands of residents flocked to the Grahadi State Building area on Jalan Suryo to partakeโค in a lively โPeople’s Party, marking the culmination of Eastโ Java’s 80th anniversary celebrations. The event,โค hosted by the East โJava Provincial Government,โฃ offered free culinary delights and entertainment to the โpublic.
A Party of History and Community
The festivities commenced earlier in โคthe week with prayers and a dhikr led โby โฃHabib Syech โbin Abdul Qodir Assegaf at Grahadi on Augustโข 15th. This was followed by a formal commemoration ceremony on Augustโ 17th,drawing thousands of East Java citizens. The People’sโข Party served as a โvibrant conclusion to the week-long series of events.
Star-Studded Entertainmentโค and Culinary Delights
Attendees enjoyed performances from popular โIndonesian artists, including NDX AKA, Jihan โคAudy, Cak Percil,โฃ and Arya Galih. Aโค wideโ array of free food was โคavailable, adding toโฃ the festive atmosphere.โ East Java Governor โฃKhofifah Indar Parawansa was present, personally greetingโ attendeesโ and engagingโ with the community.
Did You Know? The commemoration of Indonesia’s independence is a meaningful cultural event, reflecting the nation’s โฃjourney and unity.
Traffic Management and โParking Provisions
Anticipating large crowds, the East Java Transportation โAgency implementedโ traffic flow adjustments and designated parking โขareas. Diversions were put in place โon Jalan Tunjungan, โขSiola to Embong Malang, โขand routes leading to Grahadi, directing traffic to Jalan Genteng. Parking facilities were established at Jalan Simang Duku,โค Taman Apsari, Embong Malang, Jalanโ Yosโข Sudarso, Jalan Panglima sudirman, and nearby shopping malls, โaccommodating up to 3,500 vehicles.
Residentโ Reactions
Dewi, a 30-year-old Surabaya โฃresident, expressed her โexcitement about attending โthe event, citing the impressive lineupโข of โperformers as a key draw. โ”I wanted to come because there are a lot of guest stars, especially NDX AKA, and the event is free,” sheโ said. Putri, a 22-year-old โคfrom Sidoarjo, โhighlightedโ the โคcombinationโ of musicโ and freeโค food as particularly appealing. “I’m interested โฃinโฃ coming becauseโ there’s culinary here too,” she added.
Pro Tip: Public โtransportation is recommendedโข to avoid traffic congestion and parking challenges during large-scale events like this.
What are โฃyour favorite ways to celebrate national holidays? โค do youโ think free public events are critically important for โขcommunity building?
Event Detailsโ at a Glance
| Event | date | Location | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| People’s party | August 18, โ2025 | Grahadi State Building, Surabaya | Freeโ food, live music (NDXโ AKA,โ Jihan Audy, Cak Percil, Arya galih), Governor Khofifah’s attendance |
| 80th Anniversary Ceremony | August 17, 2025 | Grahadi State Building, Surabaya | Formal commemoration with publicโ participation |
| Prayer & Dhikr | August 15, 2025 | Grahadi State Building, Surabaya | Led by Habib Syech bin Abdul Qodir Assegaf |
east Java,oneโ of Indonesia’s most populous provinces,continues to experienceโ significant economic and cultural development. Events like the 80th-anniversary celebration underscore the โprovince’s commitment to fostering โcommunity โฃspirit and showcasingโค its rich heritage. The province’s strategic location and diverse economy position it for continued growth in the comingโค years. โ According to data from the โขIndonesian Central Bureau of Statistics, East Java’s economy grew by 5.2%โฃ in 2024,driven by sectors such as manufacturing,agriculture,and tourism [BPS Indonesia].
Lookingโข Ahead: East Java’s Continued Growth
Frequently Asked Questions about the East Java โคAnniversary Celebration
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