Free Body and Soul & Geden Promo Welcomes Indonesian Independence at the Temple Tourism Park Destination
Magelang, August 16, 2024 – InJourney Destination Management (IDM) enlivens the celebration of the Republic of Indonesia's independence every August 17 by presenting Jiwa Raga Merdeka & Geden Promo at the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park, Prambanan and Ratu Boko Palace destinations.
In this joyous moment of Indonesian independence, InJourney Destination Management (IDM) presents Jiwa Raga Merdeka (Freedom Spirit) at the heritage destinations it manages. IDM invites visitors to experience the spirit of independence through experiences that combine natural beauty, history, and culture, along with activities that cultivate the body and soul.
Jiwa Raga Merdeka combines activities that inspire nationalism. Jiwa Merdeka features communal prayer and circumambulation around Borobudur Temple. Meanwhile, Raga Merdeka encourages tourists to maintain a healthy lifestyle with poundfit exercises at Prambanan Temple Tourism Park.
"Giving meaning to independence can be done in various ways and activities. We present authentic activities to celebrate independence with great fanfare at Prambanan Temple but also present spiritual activities at Borobudur Temple. Hopefully these two activities can add their own color to the excitement of the celebration of the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia," explained IDM Commercial Director Hetty Herawati in Yogyakarta, Friday (16/8/2024).
Jiwa Raga Merdeka at the Prambanan Temple Tourism Park destination with the theme of Prambanan Agustusan is the main activity of the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia celebration. This activity features interesting performances in collaboration with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and various cross-communities and MSMEs in Yogyakarta.
On August 17, 2024, Prambanan Agustusan through a program entitled Swara Merdeka brought the Gadjah Mada University Marching Band corps and the Gadjah Mada University Student Choir (PSM UGM) to enliven the red and white parade while singing national, regional and pop songs that are familiar to the public.
The parade that will take place starting at 14.00 WIB from Siwa Field to Sentono Field, Prambanan Temple Tourism Park complex, will be an interesting treat for visiting tourists. While touring, visitors can also commemorate the moment of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
Prambanan August 17th features the red-and-white Medang Market and a variety of activities to enliven the Indonesian Independence Day commemoration. The Jiwa Raga Merdeka (Freedom of Spirit) program invites participants to exercise and get fit before sunset at the Prambanan Temple Tourism Park.
The Medang Market in Prambanan in August is also enlivened by various typical competitions approaching the 17th, such as cracker eating competitions, tug of war, and others which can be participated in by all visiting tourists.
InJourney Destination Management, in collaboration with the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Academic Hospital (RSA), is offering free mobile medical check-ups for visitors at the Prambanan Medang Market area during August. Additionally, RSA UGM is offering anthropometric tests and traditional herbal drinks.
On August 17, 2024, IDM in collaboration with the Indonesian Nyingma Community Council (MUNI) and the Indonesian Mahanikaya Buddhist Religious Council (MBMI) held a Pradaksina Merdeka activity or walking while praying around Borobudur Temple, Central Java. The activity, which was attended by hundreds of Buddhists from various sanghas, offered prayers for the nation as a form of gratitude in welcoming and filling independence.
InJorney Destination Management also released a Geden Promo of 50% Discount on Entrance Tickets to Borobudur Temple Tourism Park, Prambanan and Keraton Ratu Boko on August 17, 2024. This promo is presented specifically for tourists who visit the destination directly by wearing red and white clothes or attributes.
"We hope that the independence promotion and the various agendas that we present will encourage tourists to vacation at our destinations while also strengthening their sense of love and pride for their homeland," explained Hetty Herawati.
These programs to celebrate the 79th Indonesian Independence Day represent IDM's participation in enlivening the commemoration. As the manager of heritage destinations, IDM encourages tourists to increase public enthusiasm for celebrating the 79th anniversary of Indonesian independence.
"These activities are the vision of holistic and authentic Taman Wisata Candi destination management. Hopefully this can provide a special experience at the moment of independence," he concluded.
