VIVA – The 44th Anniversary of the National Handicraft Council (Dekranas) and the 52nd Movement for Family Welfare Empowerment (HKG PKK) will be held grandly in Solo, Central Java (Jateng), on May 15-18, 2024. First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo and the wife of Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, Wury Ma’ruf Amin, will attend both events. Read Also: Ministry of Trade and Pertamina Patra Niaga Commit to Overseeing LPG Refilling at SPBE
The Daily Chairperson of Dekranas, Tri Suswati Tito Karnavian, stated that Solo had been selected as the venue for the 44th Dekranas anniversary celebration since May of last year. The host of the event is Dekranasda of Central Java Province.
"It will invite all board members, including the First Lady, the General Chairperson of Dekranas, Mrs. Wury Ma’ruf Amin, along with the management of the Solidarity Action Organization of the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet (OASE KIM), the central board of Dekranas, and the chairpersons of Dekranas and PKK throughout Indonesia,” said Tri Tito Karnavian to the media at the Lobby of Sriwedari Stadium, Laweyan, Solo, Central Java, on Sunday (12/5/2024).
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Tri added that the 44th Dekranas anniversary celebration and the 52nd HKG PKK commemoration are held together for reasons of time and venue efficiency.
"Dekranas’ anniversary is celebrated every March 3, while HKG PKK every March 4. Since I am the Daily Chairperson of Dekranas as well as the General Chairperson of PKK, for efficiency in all aspects, we decided to hold both events in the same place in Solo and at the same time,” said Tri.
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Moreover, Tri stated that this year’s celebrations will be very different from last year’s in Medan, North Sumatra. This time, the event will be enlivened with various activities that will gather more people. In addition to the parade, there will also be exhibitions and cultural performances.
"The event starts on May 15-18, 2024, but on the evening of May 14, 2024, there will be a welcome dinner at Pracima Tuin Mangkunegaran, attended by First Lady Iriana Jokowi and the Vice President’s wife, Wury Ma’ruf Amin,” she said.
Meanwhile, when asked by journalists about the reason for choosing Solo as the venue, Tri explained that Solo is easily accessible from various regions in Indonesia. Additionally, in terms of facilities and infrastructure, Solo is considered highly suitable and ready to host a major event.
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"Previously, we at the central level usually determined the event locations, often holding them in Jakarta. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted artisans in the regions, we decided to hold the event in Medan. After Medan, the Central Java Provincial Government requested to be the next host, specifically in Solo, so we organized it there,” she explained.
On this occasion, Tri also apologized to the people of Solo, as the city will be crowded with visitors from all over Indonesia during the event. She also hopes the people of Solo will enjoy and participate in the 44th Dekranas anniversary celebration and the 52nd HKG PKK commemoration.
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Here is the schedule of events for the 44th Dekranas Anniversary in Solo:
- Thanksgiving and opening of the Dekranas Anniversary Expo at Alila Hotel Solo, Wednesday (15/5/2024).
- Parade of decorated cars, crafts, and Dekranas culture at Sriwedari Stadium-Solo City Hall, Wednesday (15/5/2024).
- Fashion show featuring Nusantara fabrics at Sriwedari Park, Solo, Wednesday (15/5/2024).
- Expo of MSME products fostered by Dekranas and Dekranasda at Pamedan Pura Mangkunegaran, Wednesday – Saturday (15-18/4/2024).
- Grand Night of the Family Welfare Empowerment Movement Anniversary at Pamedan Pura Mangkunegaran, Thursday (16/5/2024).
- City tour in Solo, Friday (17/5/2024).
- Closing ceremony of the Dekranas Anniversary at Pamedan Pura Mangkunegaran, Saturday (18/5/2024).
This article was published on VIVA.co.id on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 08:20 AM WIB
Article Title: The 44th Dekranas Anniversary & 52nd HKG PKK in Solo Held Grandly and Attended by the First Lady
By: Dera Fitri
