Themed “One in Diversity,” the event held specifically for the media crew was also enlivened by traditional dances from Jakarta, Bali and Papua.
Avatara said that the theme was chosen to remind all about diversity as the identity and strength of the country.
Besides witnessing the flag unfurling, the media crew was invited to tour the Jakarta Aquarium and Safari featuring more than 3,500 species of aquatic and non-aquatic animals including fishes, jellyfishes, turtles and various other animals.
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Located inside Neo Soho Mall in Grogol, West Jakarta, the Jakarta Aquarium and Safari is a family-friendly tourist destination. Avatara said because the Jakarta Aquarium and Safari is managed by Taman Safari Indonesia, its concept is a mini zoo in a mall. (un)