Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta held New Year's 2026 celebrations without fireworks, focusing on joint prayers and raising Rp3.1 billion in donations for disaster victims in Sumatra. Events at Bundaran HI, TMII, and Ancol drew thousands despite rain, featuring music performances and a drone show themed on empathy. The city was cleaned up before dawn thanks to thousands of sanitation workers.
Jakarta's New Year's 2026 celebrations adopted the theme 'Jakarta Global City: From Jakarta with Love', emphasizing solidarity with victims of flash floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Governor Pramono Anung stated that this year's events differed from previous ones, forgoing fireworks to honor disaster victims. "This reflects the empathy and maturity of Jakarta's plural society," he said while attending the event at Bundaran HI on Wednesday night.
At Bundaran HI, singer Marion Jola entertained thousands with songs like 'Aduh', 'Rayu', and 'Jangan' despite light rain. She called for prayers for the victims: "Let's pray for our brothers and sisters in Sumatra so they recover quickly." Meanwhile, at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), a multi-faith prayer was led by religious leaders from Islam, Protestant Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, followed by Slank's performance around 11:00 PM. TMII management raised donations via QRIS.
Ancol area attracted 55,900 visitors by 10:00 PM, including thousands at Pantai Karnaval for Dewa 19's concert. Despite rain, crowds stayed for a 1,000-drone show at Pantai Lagoon at 11:50 PM, forming the words 'Pray For Sumatera' and a laser display. PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol donated 10 percent of ticket revenue for humanitarian aid.
Total donations reached Rp3.1 billion, managed jointly with the National Amil Zakat Agency (Baznas). Pramono hoped the prayers and aid would ease the victims' burdens. Public transportation was extended until 2:00 AM, with TransJakarta operating 24 hours.
Post-celebration, the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency (DLH) deployed 3,395 personnel and hundreds from the Orange Troops. DLH Head Asep Kuswanto noted challenges from rain and crowds in Sudirman-Thamrin, but main areas were clean by 5:00 AM. "With cooperation between government and residents, Jakarta remains a clean city," he said. Additionally, 2,191 transportation agency personnel and 1,692 Civil Service Police ensured smooth operations and security.
