Independence Day celebration in Indonesia took on a special tone this year as President Prabowo Subianto invited 60 small business vendors to participate in the festivities. These vendors, including Wahyu who sells traditional kue apem cakes, were overjoyed and grateful for the opportunity. The event, held at the State Palace, saw vendors serving free food and drinks to 30,000 guests, with 80% of them being members of the public. This gesture not only allowed visitors to enjoy the Palace up close but also highlighted the new sense of openness under President Prabowo’s administration. Attendees, like @ijoeel on Instagram, praised the event for its security measures and the welcoming atmosphere created by the Presidential Security Forces (Paspampres). It was a celebration that brought together officials, ordinary citizens, and small vendors in a shared space of unity and festivity, symbolizing a new era of inclusivity at the State Palace.
Dari Kue Apem hingga Es Doger: Vendor Kecil Merasakan Kebebasan di Istana Negara
