TMII's 51st Anniversary Presents Continuous Cultural Preservation 

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) celebrated its 51st anniversary with a series of programs themed "Never-ending Cultural Preservation." This celebration not only promoted cultural preservation but also had a tangible impact on the community, from artist engagement to strengthening the creative economy.

For more than five decades, TMII has been known as a space representing Indonesia's cultural diversity. Now, entering its 51st year, TMII continues to transform into a vibrant cultural ecosystem, not only preserving heritage but also providing relevant experiences for today's generation.

The series of events, taking place on April 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26, 2026, featured various interactive, culture-based programs. One of the main events was the Gelora Nusantara performance, which involved 1.000 dancers from 34 provinces and broke a MURI record.

In addition, various activities such as Experience Bali in a Day, Taste the Archipelago, Kecak Glow in the Dark, Shinta Obong, and Gunungan Hasil Bumi are also presented to provide a cultural experience that is closer to the community.

These programs are not only entertainment, but also open up broad participation spaces for artists, cultural communities, and creative economy actors to get directly involved.

The TMII anniversary celebrations also impact micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The large number of tourists, with a target of 100.000 visitors during the event period, has the potential to boost economic activity in the surrounding area.

Culinary activities such as Icip-Icip Nusantara are a platform for MSMEs to introduce local products to visitors from various regions. 

In addition, collaboration with various parties also expands the economic impact, such as the Gegap Gempita Nusantara concert by Anjungan DKI and the Taman Cahaya program supported by the Ministry of Culture.

As part of the state-owned tourism holding company InJourney, TMII has a strategic role in strengthening culture-based tourism.

Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary of InJourney Yudhistira Setiawan emphasized that TMII is not just a tourist destination, but also a means of strengthening the nation's identity and a nation branding platform for Indonesia.

"TMII is not just a tourist destination but also an instrument for strengthening Indonesia's national identity and a platform for nation branding," he explained at the press conference for TMII's 51st anniversary, Saturday (18/4/2026).

He explained that the revitalization of TMII, which has been underway for three years since it became part of the state-owned aviation and tourism holding company, InJourney, encompasses not only the physical aspects but also fundamental transformations in governance, program curation, and service digitization.

"All of this is to restore TMII's reputation as a modern yet relevant showcase of Indonesia," explained Yudhistira Setiawan.

InJourney Destination Management's Commercial Director, Gistang Richard Panutur, emphasized that cultural preservation must have a direct impact on the community. He believes that culture serves not only as a heritage but also as a driving force for the tourism ecosystem, improving community well-being.

"Cultural preservation is not only an effort to preserve heritage but also serves as the lifeblood of the tourism ecosystem as a whole," he explained.

With an inclusive approach, TMII involves artists, communities, and creative economy actors so that culture is not only displayed, but truly brought to life through interaction and experience.

"Tourism is not only a place for visits but also a space for interaction, learning, and empowerment," continued Gistang Panutur.

To celebrate its 51st anniversary, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is offering a 51 percent discount on tickets. This promotion is only available to the first 1.000 visitors to the East Jakarta tourist destination.

"We are targeting a total of 100 visitors over the five days, and 25 people visit each day," explained Acting President Director of TMII, Ratri Paramita.

Ratri Paramita emphasized that this commemoration is part of a long-term commitment. She believes that culture must continue to live, be understood, and be passed down across generations. 

"TMII is here as a space where people can not only see but also experience and be directly involved in Indonesia's cultural richness," he explained.

Through the involvement of various elements of society, from artists to MSMEs, TMII strives to create a broader impact, not only in cultural preservation, but also in strengthening the economy and national identity.