Indonesia to celebrate Independence Day in new capital

Indonesia to celebrate Independence Day in new capital

Celebration

Jakarta, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua/NAN) Indonesia’s forthcoming Independence Day would be celebrated in Nusantara, the new capital city in Kalimantan.

The celebration would be presided over by President Joko Widodo with President-elect Prabowo Subianto in attendance, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy said on Monday.

“The accommodations are prepared. We are now making sure that the airport in Nusantara is operational by July, along with the toll road,’’ Effendy said.

Additionally, the celebrations will also take place in Jakarta.

Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day on Aug. 17 annually. (Xinhua/NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Cecilia Odey/Ekemini Ladejobi