Jakarta to Welcome Nyepi 2026 with Ogoh-Ogoh Parade and Penjor Installation at HI Roundabout
The iconic HI Roundabout (Bundaran Hotel Indonesia) in Central Jakarta will serve as the hub for celebrating Nyepi Day on 19 March 2026. The Jakarta provincial government plans to organise ogoh-ogoh parades and install penjor (traditional Balinese decorative poles) for the first time at the heart of the capital.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo affirmed that this initiative represents the government’s commitment to ensuring equality for all religious communities. He aims to establish Jakarta as a welcoming home for every major religious celebration.
“During Nyepi at HI Roundabout, we will have ogoh-ogoh parades and we will also install penjor here. This may be the first time penjor is installed at HI Roundabout. We will install penjor at the HI Roundabout,” Pramono stated when met in Central Jakarta on Friday (27 February).
Pramono further emphasised that all religions must be treated equally in Jakarta. As governor, he consistently underscores his position as a leader for all communities, ensuring that major religious days—including Christmas, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Nyepi—receive appropriate space for celebration in public areas.
Suharini Eliawati, Assistant for Economy and Finance at the Jakarta Provincial Secretariat, outlined that the committee has organised activities divided into four main clusters: religious activities, community social programmes, cultural festivals, and education.
Beyond religious rituals, this year’s celebration also touches on social aspects and community empowerment. The committee will conduct social service activities including blood donation drives and free medical treatment, as well as financial literacy seminars targeting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The presence of cultural festivals and ogoh-ogoh parades in public spaces such as HI Roundabout is expected not only to provide engaging entertainment for residents but also to strengthen Jakarta’s image as a tolerant city rich in cultural diversity.