Free food, concert at Jokowi’s inaugural party

Volunteer organizations for President-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo have invited members of the public to join a street party to celebrate his inauguration on Monday (20 Oct 2014), when revellers will enjoy free meals and snacks as well as a concert by the country’s biggest rock band, Slank.

After the presidential inauguration at the House of Representatives complex, Jokowi and Vice President-elect Jusuf Kalla would take part in a “people’s parade” riding a horse-drawn carriage from Semanggi to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, said The Jakarta Post.

Several traditional performances are expected to liven up the parade.

At the palace complex, Jokowi and Kalla will be welcomed by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his ministers. Yudhoyono is expected to give a tour of the State Palace and Merdeka Palace before returning to his private residence in Cikeas, West Java.

After completing the official ceremony, Jokowi will take the stage at the National Monument (Monas) Park in front of Merdeka Palace to make a speech to the nation as new president and subsequently take part in the concert.

“Jokowi will collaborate with Slank, while Kalla will sing with Bimbo (Bandung-based religious group). Both Jokowi and Kalla have given the go-ahead for that plan,” Iwan said.