Some 45 Pinang trees have been prepared by the Ancol Taman Impian for visitors who want to take part in the competition, from August 17 to 20, 2023.

PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Tbk Corporate Communication, Ariyadi Eko Nugroho said the Panjat Pinang (climbing the slippery pole) competition is held to celebrate the Indonesia Independence Day's 78th Anniversary. There are various kinds of prizes provided such as bicycles, household furniture, and various interesting merchandise.

"Today, the event starts from 1 PM to 3 PM, while Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM," he said, Thursday (8/17).

He explained this competition is held in the Festival Beach area. Meanwhile, at the weekend, it would be held at Sunrise Beach.

He also held various entertainment for visitors. Among them are the 17s Concert, Independence Party and Water Fun Dance in the park and beach area, from noon to tonight.

Then there is the Kirab Merdeka Carnival by art market artists, free painting competitions for children aged 7-12 and musical performances on the main stage of Pasar Seni. Then is also the raising and lowering of the red-white flag, diving attraction competition in the water and merdeka ria fun competition at SEA World Ancol.

Then the giant flag hoisting, 17s contest, flyboard, live DJ cosplay would entertain visitors at the Atlantis Water Adventures ride. Meanwhile, in Dunia Fantasi, there would be a musical drama of sharp bamboo, games of independence, and independence parade.

Ancol also offered a 17 percent discount entering Dufan area, Ocean Dream Samudra, and Sea World specifically for August 17 using the unique code: merdeka78.

Further, visitors to the Atlantis recreation unit from August to September 30 could get a ticket discount of Rp 20,000 if they have an ID card domiciled in North Jakarta and Central Jakarta by entering the first five digits on the NIK ID card as a voucher code at checkout.

For people who want to experience staying at Putri Duyung Resort, Ancol has prepared a special price by Rp 2.9 million for 3 days and 2 nights, specifically for visitors staying from August 17 to 20.

"At Ocean Dream Samudra, there will be an underwater mermaid show and freedom fighter cosplayers in the rides area," hw stated.