Prabowo Hosted Eid Open House, Shared 5,000 Gifts to Public
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Jakarta, VIVA – The Presidential Palace in Jakarta distributed over 5,000 gift packages and souvenirs to the public during the open house event with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1446 H on Monday (March 31).
According to an official statement received in Jakarta, the public not only had the opportunity to visit the Presidential Palace but also received Eid gifts and souvenirs.
One of the disabled attendees, named Joko, expressed that although he did not have the chance to shake hands with President Prabowo Subianto, he was grateful for the gift and for stepping inside the Presidential Palace.
"I’m not disappointed, I’m just happy to be inside the Palace," he said, after arriving from his home in West Jakarta, when he was met by Antara at the Majapahit Road area in Jakarta on Monday.
Momen Presiden RI Prabowo Subianto diajak joget velocity saat open house di Istana Merdeka, Jakarta Pusat, Senin, 31 Maret 2025
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Despite queuing since early morning, not all attendees who were allowed inside the Palace were able to shake hands with the President due to space limitations.
However, all those permitted to enter the Palace received gift packages containing food and beverages, including instant noodles, tea bags, milk, and sugar.
Meanwhile, the souvenir bags contained umbrellas, towels, water bottles, and various dry cakes to celebrate Eid.
The tradition of the open house at the Palace is not only a moment for sharing but also an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the government and the people in a spirit of togetherness and harmony.
The open house event began at 08.30 A.M., with guests including state officials such as ministers and members of the Red and White Cabinet, former Presidents and Vice Presidents, ambassadors of friendly nations, and the general public.
