As we approach the Christmas and New Year holiday season, InJourney Group is reinforcing its commitment to developing the national tourism ecosystem. With the overarching theme "A Gift from the Heart is a Meaningful Journey" (#MelayaniSepenuhHati), all InJourney destinations are ready to offer a series of programs focused on providing quality, safe, and meaningful travel experiences for people across Indonesia.

As part of InJourney, InJourney Destination Management (IDM) translates this theme through a more integrated destination management approach, ranging from improving service quality, strengthening local culture, improving visitor mobility management, to curating events that are relevant to families, millennials, and the younger generation.

Febrina Intan, President Director of IDM, explained, "The NATARU (New Year) momentum has always been synonymous with sharing useful gifts with family and those closest to us. Therefore, during this NATARU holiday, TMII carries the sub-theme, 'The Gift of Cultural Exploration is a Meaningful Story .' TMII will be present as a gift. However, this gift does not mean in the form of an object, but rather an experience full of meaning and joy."

He added that various other destinations managed by InJourney Destination Management (IDM), such as Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple, are also presented as spaces for families across generations to spend time together, celebrate togetherness, and rediscover Indonesian cultural values. "We design each destination with core events and programs relevant to different generations, so that each visit presents a meaningful story," he said.

Febrina further emphasized that during the year-end holiday period, IDM ensures that all activities and services at each destination are run according to operational standards that prioritize a seamless customer experience . "TMII, for example, is an example of how cultural heritage can be presented inclusively, combining culture, entertainment, and modern services. We hope that all IDM destinations can become spaces for year-end celebrations that warm, inspire, and enrich the cultural journey of Indonesian families," she concluded.

Different from NATARU 2024-2025, this year TMII will present multisensory cultural and non-cultural activations ranging from lively performances and traditions, Nusantara cuisine ready to pamper the tongue, and modern music blended with traditional nuances from December 18, 2025 to January 4, 2026. All series of events will prioritize customer experience with culture as DNA.

With the theme "The Gift of Cultural Exploration is a Meaningful Story," TMII will provide services of a much higher quality, as well as ensuring that all TMII initiatives will have a more tangible impact on the community, both socially and economically.

Ratri Paramita, Acting President Director of TMII, said, “Today, TMII has evolved into a modern cultural destination that is educational, inclusive, environmentally friendly, and has a sustainable impact on the community. This NATARU momentum is not just entertainment, but a moment of culture and togetherness. Here, we want to give a Gift through Cultural Exploration at TMII as a meaningful story. Not only celebrations, we also carry out social-themed activities that have a real impact on MSMEs and cultural communities by empowering more than 50 MSMEs, local artisans, and regional communities. We hope visitors can have an unforgettable positive experience here.”

Offering End-of-Year Gifts Through the Endless Joy Program for Indonesian Families

Sukaria Ga Ada Endisnya is a broad umbrella program of year-end celebrations at TMII, designed to bring joy, togetherness, and a continuous cultural experience to all visitors. As part of this program, TMII is collaborating with Gebyar Komunikasi to present the Sorak Sorai Festival 2.0 to welcome Christmas and New Year. The festival will run from December 18, 2025, to January 4, 2026, becoming one of the main events of TMII's year-end celebrations.

The festival will feature concerts by top musicians such as Slank, Barasuara, NDX, Vieratalle, and Soulfu. It will also feature a variety of Indonesian culinary delights, art installations, a dancing fountain attraction, and family activities designed to create a warm and inclusive holiday experience.

Danny K. Armananta, President Director of Gebyar Komunikasi, said, "Sorak Sorai Festival 2.0 is designed as an inclusive cultural celebration. We present a curated selection of activities that are family-friendly, child-friendly, relevant to the younger generation, and still highlight the richness of Nusantara's heritage. All of our programs are packaged as 'experience gifts' for visitors who want to celebrate the end of the year in a different way."

In addition to the Cheers Festival series, visitors can also enjoy various exciting activities offered at TMII. There is a Light Installation Hutan Menyala Dongeng Nusantara produced by Sembilan Matahari, Circus Nusantara , Animal Parade from Jagat Satwa Nusantara, Jazz Senja Nusantara with Jazz Gunung Indonesia in addition to various cultural activities such as the Cultural Parade from the TMII Pavilion Training Center, Kecak Dance, and many more.

Kicky Andrie Davetra, Business Director of Bank Raya, expressed his support for the NATARU (New Year's Eve) event at TMII. Bank Raya is ready to offer convenient digital transaction services and various activities to enhance the visitor experience during the Sorak Sorai Festival 2.0.

"As a digital bank close to the community, we see TMII as a public space capable of uniting families and communities. Our support for the Sorak Sorai Festival aligns with our passion for engaging the community and providing 'meaningful gifts' to people at the end of the year through a positive collaboration with TMII, while also introducing the Raya App to help people make digital banking transactions easier and more practical," Kicky explained.

To ensure the smooth running of the NATARU celebrations, TMII continues to ensure the comfort of visitors, including integrated crowd management, improving the readiness of facilities and internal mobility, strengthening digital services and more responsive security protocols.

TMII views the New Year as a time for reflection, togetherness, and mutual support. In line with the current situation facing the nation, TMII will not be presenting a fireworks display on New Year's Eve.

This decision was made as a form of empathy and respect for our brothers and sisters in Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, West Java, and Central Java who are experiencing disaster. TMII believes that New Year's is not just about celebration, but about caring and solidarity as a nation.

As a concrete manifestation of this spirit, TMII will host a Thousand Candles Prayer and a fundraising event open to all visitors. This event is expected to provide a community space to pray, share hopes, and provide tangible support to the disaster victims.