August 17th at the Temple, Celebrate the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia at the Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko Temple Tourism Parks
To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, InJourney Destination Management is holding a series of unique and exciting activities at three cultural heritage sites, Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, and Ratu Boko Palace on August 17, 2025.
August 17th at the Temple, the Independence Day celebration at the Temple Tourism Park, serves as a time to commemorate the struggles of national heroes and serves as a recreational, educational, and interactive entertainment space for visitors of all ages. Furthermore, the Indonesian Independence Day (IDM) adorns the landscape of the Temple Tourism Park with the waving of hundreds of Red and White flags.
"We're offering a special promotion of an 80 percent discount on entrance tickets for the first 80 people who attend wearing red and white. This promotion will run simultaneously on August 17, 2025, at all three destinations: Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and embrace the spirit of independence," explained Febrina Intan, President Director of InJourney Destination Management, in Yogyakarta on Monday (August 4, 8).
The August 17th celebrations at the temple were enlivened by the Jiwa Raga Merdeka (Freedom of Spirit) activity, a fun exercise program held at the Prambanan Temple Tourism Park. The event, which began at 3:00 PM and ended at 5:30 PM WIB, included various workout sessions, including Pound Fit New Release , a fun run, a leisurely bike ride, and barre body training , a low-impact workout combining ballet, yoga, and Pilates.
Taking place at Sentono Field, TWC Prambanan, this event is open to all visitors. The atmosphere will also be enhanced by typical 17th-anniversary competitions such as climbing a greased pole, tug-of-war, cracker eating, and plenty of attractive door prizes.
At Gapura Park, the destination of Ratu Boko Palace, visitors can take part in the August celebrations at the temple with the excitement of guessing pictures, guessing regional songs, sarong relays, and cracker eating competitions from 15.00:17.30 PM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM WIB.
Meanwhile, the spirit of togetherness and joy typical of the 17th at TWC Borobudur was manifested in various traditional competitions such as the Beautiful Glass of Ping Pong Balls, Connecting One, and Entering Pak Eko Challenge !. The competition, which took place at Lumbini Park, started at 10:00–12:00 WIB and was designed to create a friendly atmosphere, laughter, and the value of mutual cooperation that is the main spirit of independence.
Rama Shinta Garden Resto is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia by presenting the Rakyat Merdeka Package, a special dish combining Indonesian flavors. This package is designed as a special gift for diners who want to celebrate independence in a warm, delicious, and meaningful way, set against the majestic backdrop of Prambanan Temple.
Starting with an appetizer of crispy and fresh vegetable spring rolls, the dining experience continues with an authentic dish, namely sayur asem which offers a fresh, sour taste that stimulates the appetite.
For the main course , guests are served a selection of flavorful and appetizing dishes, including savory and fragrant Laotian Fried Chicken, spicy and fresh Balinese Chicken Sambal Matah, and soft and creamy Chicken Salted Egg . This main course is complemented by fragrant Nasi Jonggrang and tender, spiced chicken satay.
To finish, they served Red and White Mochi, a soft snack with a display that embodied the spirit of nationalism. For drinks, Rama Shinta Garden Resto offered the Merdeka Drink, a combination of nata de coco, cocopandan syrup, sweetened condensed milk, soda, and ice cubes, creating a sweet and refreshing sensation.
IDM President Director Febrina Intan said that the warm interaction between visitors in the temple area was a form of celebration that reflected diversity and togetherness in the spirit of red and white. Furthermore, the Temple Tourism Park destination also...
"Celebrating independence in the temple area is a form of respect for history, as well as an effort to foster pride and love for our country through the nation's cultural heritage. This celebration is not only entertainment, but also a meaningful experience for visitors," continued Febrina Intan.
The August 17th celebrations at the temple are not just celebrations, but holiday experiences that inspire nationalism and unite us in the spirit of independence. For more information about activities and ticket purchases, visit the official website, ticket.injourneydestination.id.
