Jakarta, halosumsel – Welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, the National Crafts Council (Dekranas) organized the "Affordable Basic Food Bazaar” as part of the series of events commemorating the 44th Anniversary of Dekranas.

The event took place on Sunday, (3/3/2024) at Rumah Kriya Asri Dekranas, Jl. Ampera Raya No.1000, South Jakarta.

The event was attended and inaugurated by the Chairperson of Dekranas, Wury Ma’ruf Amin, accompanied by the Executive Chairperson of Dekranas, Tri Tito Karnavian, and the Chairperson of the 44th Dekranas Anniversary Celebration Committee, Loemongga Agus Gumiwang, along with several Dekranas officials and local residents.

In her speech, Loemongga stated, "This affordable basic food bazaar aims to provide local communities around Rumah Kriya Asri Dekranas with access to essential food supplies at affordable prices.

“This is our way of appreciating the community for supporting our efforts in promoting national craftsmanship,” she said.

The Chairperson of the 44th Dekranas Anniversary Social Service, Liza Mustafa, explained that this event is part of the series of celebrations leading up to the peak event on May 15, 2024, in Solo.

With the theme of the 44th Dekranas Anniversary, "Grow Together, Advance the Nation’s Heritage,” the event aims to foster a sense of solidarity among Indonesian artisans.

Through various activities such as training, mentoring, exhibitions, and access to financing, Dekranas strives to create a creative entrepreneurial ecosystem for Indonesian artisans.

This event serves as a concrete step in supporting Indonesian artisans while fostering the spirit of mutual cooperation and sharing during the holy month of Ramadan.

"Through the Affordable Basic Food Bazaar, we hope to make a positive contribution to Dekranas’s mission and role. The Affordable Basic Food Bazaar is a valuable effort to ease the economic burden of the community, especially in obtaining essential goods at affordable prices,” said Wury during the opening.

This affordable food program targets around 500 residents who have received distribution coupons from their neighborhood heads.

Basic necessities are available in a total package worth IDR 250,000, which can be purchased for only IDR 50,000.

"Join us in celebrating and sharing the blessings of Ramadan through the Affordable Basic Food Bazaar. Let’s be part of a movement to promote national crafts and strengthen the community’s economy,” added Loemongga. (ril)