Denpasar People's Festival Offers Entertainment and MSME Bazaar
Denpasar (ANTARA) - The Festival Rakyat Nobar Bola Gembira was officially held at the I Gusti Ngurah Made Agung field in Denpasar on Wednesday, offering a range of entertainment, social services and an MSME bazaar in an effort to strengthen togetherness and stimulate the local economy.
The festival was opened directly by the Commander of Kodam IX/Udayana, Major General TNI Piek Budyakto. The programme, initiated by TNI Headquarters, resulted from collaboration between Kodam IX/Udayana, public broadcaster LPP TVRI, and the Bali Provincial Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN).
Beyond watching football matches together, the public could enjoy various activities such as an MSME bazaar, blood donation, free health check-ups, interactive games, a children’s playground, a TNI military equipment exhibition, musical entertainment, Bondres performances, performances by local Balinese bands, an e-sports competition, Zumba and yoga.
The Chairman of KADIN Bali, I Made Ariandi, said his organisation had facilitated around 100 MSMEs to take part in the festival. The presence of these businesses is expected to increase economic circulation while expanding the promotion of local Balinese products.
The Mayor of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, commended the staging of the Festival Rakyat Nobar Bola Gembira.
According to the Mayor, the event serves as a platform to strengthen relations between the TNI, regional government and the community, while encouraging MSME empowerment.
Meanwhile, the Commander of Kodam IX/Udayana, Major General TNI Piek Budyakto, expressed gratitude to all parties who supported the festival and commended the enthusiasm of the attending public.
According to the Commander, the People’s Festival is a means of strengthening social bonds, reinforcing unity, and inspiring the younger generation to love sport and participate in national development.
“This festival does not merely provide entertainment through watching football together, but also serves as a vehicle for grassroots economic empowerment through MSMEs mentored by KADIN Bali and the Denpasar City Government. At the same time, the various artistic and cultural performances on display represent a joint commitment to preserving local culture amid the spirit of unity,” the Commander said.
He emphasised that the festival not only offers entertainment through communal football viewing, but also serves as a platform for grassroots economic empowerment through MSMEs nurtured by KADIN Bali and the Denpasar City Government, as well as a space for preserving local arts and culture.
The Commander also urged the public to maintain harmony, strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation, and uphold sportsmanship in community life.
In addition, Kodam IX/Udayana will continue to strengthen synergy with the National Police, regional governments and all elements of society to ensure a safe, orderly and conducive situation throughout the event.
The opening of the Festival Rakyat Nobar Bola Gembira was also attended by the Bali Provincial leadership forum (Forkopimda), the Mayor of Denpasar, the Chief of Staff of Kodam IX/Udayana, the Inspector General of Kodam IX/Udayana, the Commander of Korem 163/Wira Satya, and other senior officials of Kodam IX/Udayana.
Through this festival, Kodam IX/Udayana hopes to create a healthy space for public entertainment while reinforcing the unity between the TNI and the people, driving regional economic growth through MSMEs, and strengthening the spirit of unity and nationhood.