The 25th anniversary celebration of the Seribu Islands administration Regency in 2026 was held with great fanfare in Untung Jawa Island Urban Village, South Seribu Islands Sub-district. Various activities were organized, highlighting the spirit of togetherness, collaboration, and community empowerment.

The festivities featured a wide array of events, ranging from arts and cultural performances, an exhibition of micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) products, and the prize presentation for the Regent’s Cup Tournament, to honoring pioneering community members, a ceremonial tumpeng cutting, and the inauguration of a mini soccer pitch.

Seribu Islands Regent Muhammad Fadjar Churniawan noted that the silver anniversary provides a meaningful opportunity to review development progress and foster stronger synergy between the local administration and the public.

“My sincere thanks and appreciation go to the committee, local agencies, Forkopimkab, partners, community figures, small business owners, and all residents who made the 25th anniversary programs a success, with special appreciation to the community of Untung Jawa Island for hosting the celebration,” he expressed, Monday (11/9).

He explained that this spirit of unity was also embodied in religious gatherings held simultaneously across 14 mosques in residential areas throughout Kepulauan Seribu. The communal prayers, featuring tahlil, dhikr (chants of remembrance), and shalawat (prayers upon the Prophet), took place on the eve of the main commemoration.

“This gathering served as an opportunity to offer prayers while reflecting on our 25-year development journey, thus Seribu Islands continues to be blessed with prosperity, progress, and well-being,” he explained.

He noted that this milestone anniversary bears the theme 25 Years of Building Together with the Community, Toward a Cultured Global Jakarta, highlighting the crucial role of cross-sector synergy in accelerating local progress.

Seen as a vital component of Jakarta’s future, Seribu Islands requires sustained efforts focused on balanced development, improved inter-island transport links, meeting essential community needs, strengthening the grassroots economy, and expanding marine tourism with a steadfast commitment to environmental and cultural preservation.

“Partnership between the administration and the public must be consistently deepened so Seribu Islands can achieve greater prosperity. We must unlock our tourism, economic, ecological, and cultural assets sustainably,” he added.

Anniversary Committee Chairperson, who also serves as Seribu Islands General m and Protocol Division Head, Wibih Abdi, explained that the 25th anniversary series involved a diverse range of community groups and stakeholders.

Beyond the main celebration on Untung Jawa Island, the programs also featured the Regent’s Cup Tournament for government agencies and the general public, the Sabira Island Folk Festival, social initiatives such as home renovations, scholarship distribution for university students, and financial aid for non-permanent teachers supported by Seribu Islands Baznas (Bazis).

“The entire series of events was designed to strengthen collaboration while delivering direct benefits to the community,” he shared.

He hoped that the milestone celebration transcends formalities to foster closer social cohesion, drive the grassroots economy, and showcase the rich tourism and cultural assets of Untung Jawa Island to a broader audience.

“Hopefully, this momentum deepens our shared commitment to developing Seribu Islands as part of Jakarta’s future,” he concluded.