The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Jakarta, together with the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, with the support of the Jakarta Provincial Government, held the Poland Festival 2025 during the Car Free Day in Jakarta.

Head of the Jakarta Foreign Cooperation Section, Regional Cooperation Bureau, Yudi Hermawan said that the Jakarta Provincial Government provides full support for the implementation of the festival.

The support was realized through the involvement of various elements of Regional Apparatus Organizations in providing space and facilities, including the implementation of a fun walk which was attended by around 200 participants from the HI Roundabout to SCBD.

"We, the Jakarta Provincial Government, mandate the Governor and Deputy Governor's message that festivals, both local and international, must be fully supported. This is in line with Jakarta's vision of becoming a global city and its five-century anniversary," he said, Sunday (11/16).

He added that the Poland Festival 2025 will further strengthen the relationship and cooperation between the Jakarta Provincial Government and the Polish Embassy. He hopes that Jakarta's potential can be further promoted internationally through this kind of collaboration.

"Hopefully this festival will be able to strengthen relations between Indonesia, especially Jakarta, with friendly countries," he hoped.

Meanwhile, Head of Foreign Trade Office in Indonesia, Cezart Filipek, explained the Poland Festival 2025, which takes place throughout October and November, will focus on two main sectors, namely the traditional sector and the modern sector.

"At the sixth edition of the Poland Festival this year, we try to present something different by dividing the festival into two themes, namely the traditional sector and the modern sector," he explained.

According to him, the modern sector includes discussions on innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), education technology, and the gaming industry. This reflects the rapid technological development in Poland, including the emergence of various innovative companies in various sectors.

"We want to share this knowledge and technology with Indonesia through cooperation and knowledge transfer, including in the areas of sustainable transportation, green transportation, air quality, and education," he added.

For the November event, Cezary continued, the Poland Festival 2025 will focus on traditional sectors such as food products, cosmetics, and other products. He believes traditional products and culture play a vital role in building and strengthening bilateral relations between Poland and Indonesia.

"We need to get to know each other, share meals, and travel together as we have done for the past five years," he stated.