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Tens of thousands of visitors bustled into the Rawasari Terminal area in the Jambi Market District, Jambi City, Jambi Province n Jun. 1, 2025, to witness the People's Entertainment Night - which was the main event of the 79th Anniversary of the Jambi City Government and the 624th Anniversary of Jambi City itself.
This event was also the closing of the Tumpah Ruah Festival, which presented a variety of entertainment, education, training, as well as community art and sport performances in May 27-31, 2025.
With "Collaboration to Realize a Happy Jambi City" as its theme, the festival creates the momentum to revive the Jambi Old Town historical area and strengthening youth participation in that effort.
The excitement for People's Entertainment Ngiht" was even more pronounced with a spectacular performance by the legendary Kangen Band, who successfully rocked the stage with nostalgic songs. They are followed by talented young artists Kris Tomahu and Semiotika Band, who helped raise the spirits of the audience from the beginning of the event.
Additionally, a performance by disabled childen who showcase their talents and skills provided one of the night's most touching moments. Their sincere and enthusiastic performance was greeted with warm applause by the thousands of residents in attendance.
The disabled children's participation in the People's Entertainment Night for Tumpah Ruah Festival was an initiative of Jambi Deputy Mayor Diza Hazra Aljosha, who also acted as the Tumpah Ruah Festival Organizing Committee Chair. This idea is presented as a real form of commitment to inclusivity in every space of public expression.
"We want to show that the Tumpah Ruah Festival belongs to all citizens. Providing space for our disabled compatriots is not only about the stage, but also recognition of their existence and potential as part of Happy Jambi City [mission]," said Diza.
The appreciation for the disabled in the event is a reminder that human development is not only about numbers, but also included equality and compassion.
The disabled people involved did not just appear as recipients of appreciation, but as active participants who showed that physical limitations are not a barrier to creating inspiring works.
Diza reiterated during the occasion that the Tumpah Ruah Festival is a manifestation of the revitalization of urban space combined with the empowerment of Jambi City's youth. The Rawasari Terminal, which was once known as the center of community activities, is revitalized through the creativity of young people.
"The Mayor specifically asked us, the youth, to utilize this area. Alhamdulillah, all of the committee members are residents of Jambi City and are ready to take on this challenge. We held this festival without using a commercial event organizer (EO), everything is purely the result of collaboration with local communities,," explained Diza.
