This Kick-Off event is a collaboration of the Provincial Government of Jakarta and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Coinciding with Motor Vehicle Free Day, the event brings a different and livelier atmosphere with the Nusantara Parade. The colorful parade consists of marching bands, carnival costume paraders, percussion music groups, and Jakarta folk art performers, such as Betawi dance groups and ondel-ondel performers.
After a leisurely cycling session accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, and a number of Ministers from the Palace in front of Sarinah, President Joko Widodo joined the Parade, walking together towards the HI Roundabout.
The total parade involved more than 500 people representing various groups, namely the Mawar Budaya studio group, Jakarta Music House, Jakarta Ceremonial Flag Raising Troops (Paskibra DKI Jakarta), students from a number of Jakarta high schools, the Altajuru music group, and the Jakarta Fire Department. Participating in the Parade ranks were Ambassadors of friendly countries and representatives of international organizations.
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