Daop 9 Stages Barongsai Performances to Celebrate Lunar New Year at Jember and Banyuwangi Stations
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Operational Area (Daop) 9 Jember staged barongsai (lion dance) performances to celebrate Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili at Jember and Banyuwangi stations in East Java on Tuesday.
"The performances were a special surprise for passengers amid the return flow of the extended Lunar New Year holiday," said Hengky Prasetyo, Vice President of Daop 9 Jember, at Jember Station.
Beyond cultural attractions, KAI Daop 9 Jember also strengthened its connection with rail passengers through a Customer Greeting initiative, in which staff distributed souvenirs at random to passengers at stations, as well as complimentary dimsum and beverages specifically for passengers on the KA Logawa service.
He said the activities formed part of KAI's efforts to provide added value and a memorable experience for rail users.
"We want to create a sense of family and togetherness with our customers during the Lunar New Year celebrations," he said.
He noted that the presence of barongsai performers, thematic decorations, and frontline staff wearing traditional Chinese attire at Jember and Banyuwangi Kota stations represented KAI's commitment to delivering a service that goes beyond mere transportation.
In line with the festive atmosphere at stations, public enthusiasm for rail services on the final day of the extended holiday was observed to be very high.
By Tuesday afternoon (17 February), the number of passengers departing from the Daop 9 Jember area had reached 10,500 people, a figure predicted to continue rising given that train departures were scheduled to run through the evening.
Overall, during the extended Lunar New Year holiday period (13–17 February 2026), KAI Daop 9 Jember recorded a positive passenger volume trend, with total departing passengers reaching approximately 54,000 and arriving passengers exceeding 55,000.
"We matched the increase in passenger volume with the readiness of our personnel and facilities to ensure all customers were served properly, safely, and smoothly," he said.
KAI Daop 9 Jember affirmed that service innovations of this kind would continue to be implemented to create memorable travel experiences.
"We are committed to continuing to provide the best service by prioritising safety, comfort, and service innovation to bring happiness and joy, delivering an unforgettable experience for the public," he said.
"The performances were a special surprise for passengers amid the return flow of the extended Lunar New Year holiday," said Hengky Prasetyo, Vice President of Daop 9 Jember, at Jember Station.
Beyond cultural attractions, KAI Daop 9 Jember also strengthened its connection with rail passengers through a Customer Greeting initiative, in which staff distributed souvenirs at random to passengers at stations, as well as complimentary dimsum and beverages specifically for passengers on the KA Logawa service.
He said the activities formed part of KAI's efforts to provide added value and a memorable experience for rail users.
"We want to create a sense of family and togetherness with our customers during the Lunar New Year celebrations," he said.
He noted that the presence of barongsai performers, thematic decorations, and frontline staff wearing traditional Chinese attire at Jember and Banyuwangi Kota stations represented KAI's commitment to delivering a service that goes beyond mere transportation.
In line with the festive atmosphere at stations, public enthusiasm for rail services on the final day of the extended holiday was observed to be very high.
By Tuesday afternoon (17 February), the number of passengers departing from the Daop 9 Jember area had reached 10,500 people, a figure predicted to continue rising given that train departures were scheduled to run through the evening.
Overall, during the extended Lunar New Year holiday period (13–17 February 2026), KAI Daop 9 Jember recorded a positive passenger volume trend, with total departing passengers reaching approximately 54,000 and arriving passengers exceeding 55,000.
"We matched the increase in passenger volume with the readiness of our personnel and facilities to ensure all customers were served properly, safely, and smoothly," he said.
KAI Daop 9 Jember affirmed that service innovations of this kind would continue to be implemented to create memorable travel experiences.
"We are committed to continuing to provide the best service by prioritising safety, comfort, and service innovation to bring happiness and joy, delivering an unforgettable experience for the public," he said.