The selection of the H.R. Rasuna Said road corridor is considered far\nfrom arbitrary. This area represents the current face of Jakarta as a\ncentre for diplomacy, economy, lifestyle, and continuously evolving\nmodern public spaces.<\/p>\n
Philosophy of the Name H.R. Rasuna Said<\/p>\n
The name H.R. Rasuna Said is taken from the national heroine from\nWest Sumatra known as a freedom fighter and an inspirational Indonesian\nfemale figure. The figure, nicknamed the \u2018Lioness\u2019, made significant\ncontributions to the nation, including in the post-independence era when\nshe served in Jakarta as a member of the DPR and the Supreme Advisory\nCouncil (DPA).<\/p>\n
The naming of H.R. Rasuna Said Road is not merely an area identity\nbut a symbol of firmness, progressive vision, and the dignity of Jakarta\nas the centre of national progress.<\/p>\n
Jakarta\u2019s Centre for Diplomacy and Business<\/p>\n
The H.R. Rasuna Said road corridor is currently developing into one\nof Jakarta\u2019s vital lifelines with a high concentration of diplomatic and\nbusiness activities. This area is the location of various embassies and\ngovernment centres, including the presence of several ministries and\nstate institutions.<\/p>\n
Not only that, the area is also supported by hundreds of office\nbuildings, shopping centres, international hospitals, and vertical\nresidences, making it one of Jakarta\u2019s modern economic centres.<\/p>\n
From Public Spaces to Lifestyle Centre<\/p>\n
The H.R. Rasuna Said road corridor also has a long journey as a\npublic space and urban lifestyle centre. In the past, this area was\nknown as a youth and sports centre that became a hub for sports\nactivities and youth interaction spaces in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Now, the Festival Plaza area and its surroundings have developed into\na culinary centre, lifestyle, and creative space integrated with modern\npublic transportation such as the LRT and TransJakarta. In the future,\nthis area is also projected to become the epicentre of the global\neconomy as well as a strategic centre for Jakarta\u2019s creative\nindustry.<\/p>\n
In addition to being a centre for economy and diplomacy, this area is\nalso considered to have historical and intellectual value for the\ndevelopment of modern Jakarta, including as part of the traces of the\ndevelopment of the national creative industry and film. The arrangement\nof modern and aesthetic pavements along the corridor further strengthens\nthe new face of Jakarta as a pedestrian-friendly city.<\/p>\n
Symbol of Jakarta\u2019s Transformation into a Global City<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Provincial Government considers the H.R. Rasuna Said\ncorridor as the common thread of Jakarta\u2019s transformation towards a\nglobal city. The integration of government areas, diplomacy, business,\npublic transportation, and open community spaces is seen as a\nrepresentation of the direction of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable\nurban development.<\/p>\n
The series of the 499th Jakarta Anniversary launch will present\nvarious activities starting from Sehat Bugar Rasuna, Dengar Dekat\nBetawi, Spekta Jakarta, entertainment, to the Waste Separation Movement\ncampaign. In addition, there will also be the J. Creative Market &\nJ. BUMD Booth, TransJakarta KLG registration, and Photowall Rekam Jejak\nJakarta which displays the journey of the capital\u2019s development from\ntime to time.<\/p>\n
This event is also scheduled to be attended by several officials and\nfigures, including the Governor of Jakarta, Deputy Governor of Jakarta,\nCoordinating Minister for Food, Minister of Environment, Minister of\nPublic Works and Public Housing, to embassy representatives.<\/p>\n
The launch of Jakarta City\u2019s 499th Anniversary will be held on\nSaturday and Sunday, 9-10 May 2026 from 07.00 to 22.00 WIB at the H.R.\nRasuna Said Road Corridor, Pedestrian Festival Plaza. The event carries\nthe name \u2018DECLARATION OF THE WASTE SEPARATION MOVEMENT AND LAUNCH OF\nJAKARTA CITY\u2019S 499TH ANNIVERSARY\u2019 with the slogan \u2018Keep Jakarta Clean;\nSeparate Waste\u2019.<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Provincial Government together with detikcom invites the\npublic to join in enlivening the series of events while enjoying the new\nface of Jakarta\u2019s public spaces.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jakartas-499th-anniversary-launch-held-on-rasuna-said-corridor-heres-the-philosophy-1778255591", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }