How Much Does Independence Day Ceremony at IKN Cost This Year?
IKN Authority held a ceremony to commemorate the 81st Independence Day on Monday, August 17, 2026.
The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority held a ceremony to celebrate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day on August 17, 2026. The event took place at Plaza Seremoni in East Kalimantan and was estimated to cost around Rp2 billion. This amount covered accommodations for participants involved in the Independence Day events, including the flag-bearing team, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and the National Police's Mobile Brigade Corps.
These participants had been staying in the capital city for about two weeks prior to the festivities. While the IKN Authority budget did not cover the entirety of the activities, it did receive support from sponsors such as Bank Mandiri. The Independence Day celebrations in IKN were part of the authority's efforts to maintain activity in the new capital, which includes sports, arts, and cultural activities. This year, the state ceremonies for the 81st Indonesian Independence Day were held in Jakarta.
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