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        "msgid": "sleman-regency-aims-to-make-godean-market-an-economic-engine-1793357773",
        "date": "2026-10-30 16:45:17",
        "title": "Sleman Regency Aims to Make Godean Market an Economic Engine",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Sleman Regent Harda Kiswaya says the newly developed Godean Market should become a major shopping destination for nearby districts and a key driver of the local economy. The market\u2019s first-anniversary celebrations also showcased traders\u2019 community spirit, with 4,000 free meals distributed and a blood donation drive held.",
        "content": "<p>Sleman (ANTARA) \u2013 Sleman Regent Harda Kiswaya, in the Special Region\nof Yogyakarta, hopes Godean Market will become a shopping destination\nfor people from various areas and a leading driver of the local\neconomy.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in Sleman on Friday, Harda reflected on the traders\u2019\nassociation\u2019s first year as a milestone in the revival of the people\u2019s\neconomy, describing Godean as an iconic traditional market in western\nSleman.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGodean Market has a special appeal that is difficult for modern\nmarkets to replicate. Its strategic location, wide range of goods and\naffordable prices make it not only a shopping centre for local\nresidents, but also a destination for people from neighbouring regencies\nsuch as Kulon Progo and Magelang,\u201d Harda said at the market\u2019s\nfirst-anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n<p>He said the presence of the grand, clean and well-equipped new market\nbuilding was expected to strengthen its position as a key driver of the\nregional economy.<\/p>\n<p>Harda also praised the solidarity of the traders. Despite their busy\nworking lives, traders and visitors had demonstrated strong social\nconcern through humanitarian activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven amid our economic activities, we can still see concern for\nothers growing. May the Friday Blessings meals and every drop of blood\ndonated help those in need,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>For the anniversary of Godean Market\u2019s opening, traders, through the\nGodean Market Traders\u2019 Association, provided 4,000 portions of\nfood\u2014including meatball soup, siomay and chicken noodles\u2014for the public.\nA blood donation drive was also held.<\/p>\n<p>The spirit of togetherness at the first-anniversary celebration was\nevident in the voluntary, self-funded activities organised by the\ntraders.<\/p>\n<p>The social initiative took place alongside a blood donation drive\nattended by traders, market staff and local residents. The strong\nturnout reflected the vitality of Godean Market, which continues to\nthrive through activities that benefit the community.<\/p>\n<p>On the occasion, traders were also encouraged to develop adaptable\nsales strategies without losing the local identity and human values\nassociated with traditional markets.<\/p>",
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