Rows of top artists in the vehicle of the Ministry of Education and Culture during the Independence Carnival
Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Culture (Kemenbud) has enriched the Independence Carnival. In the case, a decorative vehicle was displayed with serial number 21 named Rego, or RoG Ponorogo. Not only filled with cultural ornaments, but also enriched by a series of well -known artists. From Reza Rhardian, Christine Hakim, Happy Salma, Ali Fikri, Yulia Evina Bhara, Lukman Sardi, Sal Priadi, Hanung Bramantyo, and Melly Goeslaw. Along with Menbud Fadli Zon, Giring Giring Ganesha, along with the ranks, they greeted the audience warmly on the carnival path. On the path next to 6 km, Giring greets the audience and gives Mementos. Browse to continue with the content “Independence Carnival This year is a celebration space that is not only alive but also rich in meaning. The presence of rego -orthamental vehicles in the spirit of Rog Ponorogo is a message that the traditional culture can go hand in hand with modern creativity,” Giring said, in a written statement, Tuesday (8/19/2025). “This is the spirit of togetherness that we must keep protecting,” he continued. Rego-theme Decorative Vehicles: Culture for the future with the front of the head of the peacock of Rog Ponorogo, and on the side that read “Sound Horeg”, has driven it from Monas to Semanggi, seen by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and all invited guests. The event held on Sunday (17/8) was also seen by millions of pairs of people’s eyes, both from the MH Thamrin Road to General Sudirman directly or through the screen. Rog Ponorogo is one of the arts designated from Indonesia as a cultural heritage of UNESCO, which has the meaning of philosophy of power, courage, togetherness, perseverance, toughness and fighting spirit. This character choice is in line with the theme of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia: United Sovereignity, The Prosperous People, Indonesia Maju. The culture owned today is the result of a long journey of the past that must be switched on to the future, so that the theme ‘Culture for the Future’ tries to maintain the spirit of cultural conservation for the future. Actor Reza Rahadian who participated in the Independence Carnival from the decorative rego vehicle was witness to the enthusiasm of the people who were so alive by the carnival. His presence with the Ministry of Education and Culture on the ornamental vehicle represents the pride as well as the responsibility to echo the message of arts and culture is the identity and strength of the Indonesian population. In line, the participation of senior actress as well as cultural figures Christine Hakim in the Independence Carnival with the Ministry of Education and Culture has become a valuable momentum that confirms the role of culture as the breath of the nation. RoG Ponorogo’s appearance in this celebration reinforces a message about the importance of the maintenance and care of ancestral heritage passed on to future generations. Through the Indonesian Independence Carnival, Indonesian diversity is celebrated in a vibrant but full meaning. Costume and dance parade of the archipelago, the creation of ornamental vehicles, as well as the involvement of a series of homeland artists, all describe the wealth of cultural as well as the spirit of national unity. On the commemoration of the eight decades of the historical events of Indonesian independence, the Ministry of Education and Culture seeks to preserve the country’s cultural heritage for the future and invite the community to collectively preserve the culture by choosing ornamental vehicles number 21 at the carnival dean. The Ministry of Education and Culture also invited all parties to maintain heritage and continue culture until the future generations of the nation together. (HNU/EGA)