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Where’s the party? Indonesia’s new app tells you

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Event by Indonesia offers real-time event info and travel tips for cultural explorers.
Event by Indonesia offers real-time event info and travel tips for cultural explorers. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/rueangrit

The Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia has officially launched Event by Indonesia, a digital platform designed to centralise information on events held across the country.

Available on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, Event by Indonesia shares content across seven key event categories: Music, Creative, Culinary, Sports & Wellness, Arts & Culture, Carnival, and MICE.

The platform provides information on events of varying scales – from international to regional – including 110 events under the Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) programme.

“The presence of Event by Indonesia is expected to simplify access to information for both local and international audiences, allowing them to enjoy a diverse and exciting events Indonesia has to offer,” said Vinsensius Jemadu, Deputy for Tourism Products and Event Organisers at the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia.

“This platform is also part of our ongoing efforts to promote Indonesia as a top destination with high-quality events that support the tourism sector,” he added during the launch held on 7 July 2025 at the Sapta Pesona Building.

Aside from event details, the platform also offers curated travel recommendations including nearby cultural, culinary, and natural attractions to help users plan comprehensive itineraries.

Selected events will feature online-to-offline (O2O) promotions, encouraging attendees to share their experiences on Instagram Stories for a chance to win prizes.

The platform also integrates sustainability principles, aiming to foster both vibrant celebrations and environmentally conscious tourism.

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