According to ANTARA’s on-site observation, the ceremony began with the announcer introducing the parade commanders and platoon leaders.
At 7:41 a.m. local time (WIB), the event continued with a moment of tribute to the Tribrata—the core values of the Indonesian Police—led by the ceremony commander.
At 7:48 a.m., President Prabowo Subianto arrived at the venue in a Pindad Maung tactical vehicle, followed shortly by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
By 7:57 a.m., President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran, accompanied by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, had taken their seats at the main grandstand.
After receiving formal honors from the commander of the ceremony, President Prabowo, alongside Gen. Sigit, boarded the command vehicle to inspect the parade grounds.
A number of prominent figures also attended the ceremony, including former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, former Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, House Speaker Puan Maharani, and Sinta Nuriyah Wahid, the widow of former President Abdurrahman Wahid.
For reference, the 76th Bhayangkara Day ceremony was also held at the Monas Square.
In the lead-up to this year’s celebrations, Polri organized various events, including:
- National food security competitions
- Simultaneous distribution of food aid packages
- Visits to retired officers and Polri veterans
- Interfaith prayer gatherings
- Police Flag Honor Ceremony
- Opening of the Polri Sports Week
- Visits to national heroes' cemeteries
- Community creative competitions
- Cultural events such as wayang kulit (shadow puppet) shows, MSME fairs, and health service programs
- Hoegeng Award ceremony, police precinct cleanliness contests, and the Kapolri Cup
- Competitions for security guards (Satpam), private security firms (BUJP), special police (Polsus), and the “Three Pillars” of local security
- Joint celebrations with the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI)
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Translator: Walda M, Azis Kurmala
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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