Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is celebrating its 51st anniversary by showcasing 1,000 dancers from 34 provinces across Indonesia under the theme “Endless Cultural Preservation,” with the goal of setting a record with the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI).
Acting President Director of TMII, Ratri Paramita, said the highlight of the celebration is the “Gelora Nusantara” dance performance featuring dancers representing all provinces in Indonesia.
“The main performance for TMII’s 51st anniversary is the Gelora Nusantara dance show from 34 provinces involving 1,000 dancers,” Ratri said in Jakarta on Saturday.
She explained that the anniversary celebration will take place over five days: April 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26, with a visitor target of more than 100,000 people.
“In these five days, we aim to attract over 100,000 visitors,” she added.
In addition to the dance performances, TMII is also presenting various cultural events such as “Experience Bali in a Day” and “Icip-Icip Nusantara,” featuring traditional foods from several regional pavilions.
Other attractions include the Kecak dance performance, the first-ever “Shinta Obong” show outside Yogyakarta, and the “Gunungan Hasil Bumi,” where thousands of visitors will compete for agricultural produce paraded around the TMII area.
“All of these activities are designed to bring culture closer to people in a more interactive and meaningful format,” she said.
Ratri emphasized that for more than five decades, TMII has served as a representation of Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity.
“TMII continues to transform into a living cultural ecosystem. It not only preserves heritage but also creates relevant experiences that can be enjoyed by all levels of society,” she stated.
Meanwhile, Vice President Corporate Secretary of InJourney, Yudhistira Setiawan, said TMII plays an important role in strengthening Indonesia’s culture-based tourism destinations.
“TMII is not just a tourist destination, but also an instrument for strengthening national identity and a platform for Indonesia’s nation branding,” he said.
He added that the revitalization carried out over the past three years since TMII joined InJourney, the state-owned holding company in aviation and tourism, has gone beyond physical improvements.
The transformation includes governance, program curation, and service digitalization.
“All of this is aimed at restoring TMII’s status as a modern Showcase of Indonesia while keeping it relevant,” he explained.
Director of Commercial at InJourney Destination Management (IDM), Gistang Richard Panutur, also highlighted that cultural preservation is the main foundation for sustainable destination development.
“Cultural preservation is not only about protecting heritage but also the lifeblood that drives the entire tourism ecosystem,” he said.
He added that culture provides identity, creates authentic experiences for visitors, and opens greater opportunities to improve the welfare of local communities.
“Tourism should not only be a place for visits, but also a space for interaction, learning, and empowerment,” he concluded.
