"Based on the data, the number of TMII visitors on Friday reached around 10 thousand people," TMII public relations official Novera Mayang Sari confirmed.
According to her, the visitors came with their families to try the various educational rides offered at TMII.
At the park, each Indonesian province has a pavilion that represents its uniqueness. Visitors can ride educational rides provided on each pavilion.
They can also observe animal collections in the bird and reptile parks.
During the school holiday week, TMII has prepared traditional Indonesian games that can be played for free by children, such as engrang (stilts), dakon or congklak (mancala), tug of war, hopscotch, lompat karet (skipping rubber), flying kites, playing marbles, and others.
All the games, which will be available until July 15, 2023, carry the theme "Kumpul Bocah" or "Children Team Up."
"The games are aimed at providing a fun and educational experience to children during the school holiday," Sari said, adding that adults are allowed to join in the games and reminisce about their childhood.
"So, forget about gadgets and schoolwork; let the children enjoy their childhood happily. Let kids be kids," TMII president director Claudia Ingkiriwang remarked.
She expressed the hope that children will learn about Indonesian culture and become a part of it by playing traditional games.
The expansive green TMII area is also suitable for those wishing to have a picnic with their families or just sit back and relax with friends.
The park also has a jogging track and a cycling path around the Arsipel Lake, Ingkiriwang said.
Further, visitors can visit the Transportation Museum to explore the aircraft simulator.
Near the evening, they can observe a carnival featuring traditional dance and musical instruments.
Culinary lovers can try Indonesian cuisines from across the archipelago at TMII, too.
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Translator: Syaiful H, Kenzu
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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