Jakarta, 16 August 2025 – Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar, conducted a final on-site review of the preparations for the 80th Independence Day Carnival at the National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta on Saturday, 16 August 2025. This year’s carnival will showcase a spectacular collaboration between ministries, government agencies, and more than 50 local IP creators, highlighting the Six National Priority Programs.
Menteri dan Wamen Ekraf, tinjau kendaraan hias Karnaval Kemerdekaan HUT Ke-80 RI dan persiapan Pameran Kreatif terbesar di Monas, Jakarta, Sabtu (16/08/2025).
"We hope that all elements of the event, prepared together with great effort, will run smoothly and that everyone involved can experience the true spirit of independence," said the Minister of Creative Economy.
Communication Bureau of the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
The Monas area will serve as the starting point of the Independence Carnival, which is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 19.30 WIB. The event is a celebratory parade featuring a motorcade of creatively decorated vehicles moving from Monas to the Semanggi intersection.
Each participating ministry or agency will present their flagship initiatives along with “Independence Cosplay” representing the Six National Priority Programs: Food and Energy Sovereignty, Free Nutritious Meals, People’s Schools, Free Health Checkups, Red-and-White Cooperative Program, and Three Million Subsidized Homes. The public can also participate in the festivities by voting for the most creative carnival vehicle via the official microsite.
“The Independence Carnival is more than a parade—it is a platform for developing creative potential across ministries, agencies, the Armed Forces, Police, and state-owned enterprises, featuring flagship programs alongside dozens of local IP showcases,” the Minister of Creative Economy added.
The Deputy Minister of Creative Economy emphasized that the Carnival’s preparations, as part of the 80th Independence Day series, require cross-sector collaboration and reflect equitable creative development across the nation.
Communication Bureau of the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
“Today, we can see that the decorated vehicles are progressing rapidly. This is the movement we expect from the Indonesia Emas vision—rapid execution and commitment from each institution. The essence of this celebration is to demonstrate unity, which is essential for Indonesia’s progress going forward,” said the Deputy Minister of Creative Economy.
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa, who also attended the site visit, stated that the Independence Carnival is a meaningful platform to support the vision and mission of President Prabowo Subianto.
“This is part of the President’s aspiration to ensure that the public can experience and celebrate independence with joy, marking 80 years of the Republic of Indonesia. Let us join hands, support one another, and work together to ensure the success of tomorrow’s People’s Festival and Independence Carnival,” she said.
Communication Bureau of the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
In addition to reviewing the decorated vehicles, the delegation also held a ceremonial communal thanksgiving event, including traditional rice-cone cutting and joint prayers. The moment reflected strong togetherness among institutions, symbolizing the unity and shared spirit of independence.
Also accompanying the Minister during the afternoon visit were Secretary of the Ministry of Creative Economy Dessy Ruhati; Deputy for Cultural & Design Creativity Yuke Sri Rahayu; Director of Culinary, Andy Ruswar; Director of Fine Arts & Performing Arts, Dadam Mahdar; Director of Architecture & Design, Sabar Norma Megawati Panjaitan; and Director of Publishing & Photography, Iman Santosa.
Communication Bureau of the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
Also present were Managing Director of Stakeholder Management at Danantara, Rohan Hafas, along with representatives of the organizing committee for the 80th Independence Day, which carries the theme “United and Sovereign, Prosperous People, Advanced Indonesia.”
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy
