Jakarta, GATRA.com- Chairperson of the 44th Anniversary Committee of the National Handicraft Council (Dekranas), Loemongga Agus Gumiwang, stated that the peak celebration of Dekranas’ 44th anniversary will be held in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java, on May 14-15, 2024. The event will also feature a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) exhibition with 278 MSME booths at Alun-Alun Pura Mangkunegaran.

“The peak of the 44th Dekranas Anniversary will take place on May 14-15 in Solo. It will include a thanksgiving event and an expo featuring MSMEs from across Indonesia,” said Loemongga during the 44th Dekranas Anniversary Social Service event at Rumah Kriya Asri/Dekranas Headquarters in Jakarta on Sunday (3/3).

In addition to the exhibition, Loemongga mentioned that the highlight of the event will also feature a cultural parade and a decorated car procession representing Dekranasda from each province in Indonesia. “The peak event includes a cultural parade and a decorated car procession showcasing each province's unique characteristics,” she added.

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As part of the 44th-anniversary celebration, Dekranas also organized a social service program, distributing 500 basic food packages worth Rp250,000 each, which could be purchased for only Rp50,000.

These food packages were available to residents around Rumah Kriya Asri/Dekranas Headquarters in Jakarta. Dekranas Executive Chairperson, Tri Tito Karnavian, added that on Monday, March 4, 2024, Dekranas would extend its social service efforts alongside First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo, who serves as Dekranas' Patron.

“Tomorrow, March 4, Dekranas will distribute 20 tons of rice to communities in Bogor in collaboration with Bapanas (National Food Agency),” said Tri.

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Meanwhile, Dekranas Chairperson Wury Ma’ruf Amin stated that Dekranas has grown and become an inspiration for many individuals. However, she reminded that many challenges lie ahead.

“With unity and commitment, I believe we can overcome them successfully. Together, we can uphold Dekranas’ vision and mission, especially as we approach the end of our term in 2024,” she concluded.

This article was published on gatra.com with the title “44th Anniversary, Dekranas Distributes Basic Food Packages, Cultural Parade, and Expo”. Read more at: https://www.gatra.com/news-593880-mikro-hut-ke-44-tahun-dekranas-bagi-sembakohingga-kirab-budaya-dan-expo.html