Nusantara People's Festival Enlivens TMII's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, April 20, 2025. This golden anniversary celebration will feature a variety of interesting activities titled Pesta Rakyat Nusantara which will be held from April 18-27, 2025. This series of activities is predicted to be visited by 200 thousand visitors during the event.

The Nusantara People's Festival is an agenda featuring 50 Nusantara art and cultural attractions, a Nusantara cultural parade consisting of five mountains of blessings, a Nusantara culinary festival and musical performances from famous Indonesian musicians such as Ari Lasso, Vierratale, Geisha and Feel Koplo.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is also providing a 50% discount on entrance tickets on April 19-20, 2025. The discount is being given to welcome the celebration of TMII's 50th Anniversary on April 20, 2025.

"50 percent discount on entrance tickets for everyone who goes to Taman Mini. So when buying tickets online or on the spot "Use QRIS and get a 50 percent discount. Once you enter, you can see everything for free," said TMII President Director Intan Kartika in a press conference at TMII, East Jakarta, Thursday (10/4/2025).

In addition to providing discounts, TMII Director Intan Ayu Kartika said that TMII is presenting several activities such as 50 cultural attractions, a procession of blessed mountains, a culinary market, and fun run with traditional Indonesian clothing.

Then, said Intan, TMII will also hold a sharing event with orphans and people with disabilities, a free entry ticket program for children with special needs, KJP Plus holders, as well as collaboration with Potads (Association of Parents of Children with Disabilities). Down syndrome).

"In this golden age, we want to emphasize that TMII is not just the past, but also an important part of Indonesia's new story in the future," he continued.

Corporate Secretary Group Head InJourney, Yudhistira Setiawan, revealed that since the inauguration of #WajahBaruTMII on September 1, 2023, TMII has truly shown significant changes with various innovations in terms of attractions, education, and even the environment. According to him, TMII provides a new experience for tourists in traveling in Jakarta and of course in getting to know the culture of the Indonesian nation in a more inclusive way. 

"Of course, with the strategic programs or projects that InJourney currently has. InJourney will certainly focus on how we can provide significant contributions from the tourism ecosystem that we build and manage," said Yudhistira.

Corporate Secretary Group Head InJourney, Yudhistira Setiawan said TMII can contribute to developing Indonesia's tourism ecosystem. The big goal is to have a big impact on society by referring to the gross domestic product (GDP) of 5% and national economic growth of 8 percent.

"However, this contribution, although the numbers may contribute to GDP by five percent and also to national economic growth by eight percent. But what is more important is how the impact or presence of InJourney Group, especially in IDM, and also TMII is felt by the community," he explained.

InJourney Destination Management President Director Febrina Intan said that as part of InJourney Destination Management (IDM), TMII is expected to provide a good and broad impact on the community. Through the re-branding carried out, TMII is expected to be the main tourist choice for people if they are in Jakarta and want to get to know Indonesia more deeply.

"The transformation of TMII carried out in 2022-2023 not only influenced changes in infrastructure but also the values ​​in its management to become... smart, green, inclusiveand culture. TMII is present as a recreation park, and a cultural center that embraces Indonesia's diversity," explained Febrina Intan.

IDM President Director, Febrina Intan, said TMII should be the main tourist choice in Jakarta and also be a spur for the younger generation to love Indonesia more. The presence of TMII, said Febrina, is expected to play an important role in bringing productive space for the art community, local MSME actors, and as a means of education that has a broad impact on the community.

"So this is the mindset that we must emphasize that Taman Mini Indonesia Indah not just showcase, but also the gateway of Indonesian destination. So people also when thinking about Jakarta, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah has to be a place top of mind, " he concluded.