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Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”

 

Discount Hunters, branded goods maniacs, and all-around Shopping Enthusiasts brace yourself! Celebrating the 73rd commemoration of Indonesia’s Independence Day which falls on August 17th, a nationwide shopping festival is sweeping across the country as the Indonesia Discount Shopping Days (Hari Belanja Diskon Indonesia) takes place from August 8th to September 2nd, 2018.

Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”

Featuring over 500 of top retail businesses, who are members of Hippindo (Indonesia Shopping Center Tenant Associations), this special fiesta takes place in a plethora of shopping malls, small and medium business centers, train stations, airports, and a whole lot more locations. Since it celebrates Indonesia’s 73rd Independence Day, shoppers will be treated with a variety of special discounts up to 73% off including 73% discounts for all or selected items, 17% plus 8% discounts (8 for the month of August), pay only 73% from certain minimum transactions, clearance sale up to 73% off, 73% discounts for those who are 73 years old (by ID), and a lot more unique discounts and bonus offers. Moreover, the festival will also be highlighted with musical shows, entertainment shows, fashion shows, talkshows, and more.

Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”
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The colossal shopping fiesta kicked off with a bang on August 8th at Kuto Besak Fortress in Palembang, the capital city of South Sumatra Province which is also the city co-hosting the 18th Asian Games 2018. Officiated by Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya;  Governor of South Sumatra, Alex Noerdin;  Head of Hippindo, Budiharjo Iduansjah, and other officials, the opening of The Indonesia Discount Shopping Days was highlighted with a number of exciting attractions including the Gending Sriwijaya Dance, iconic to Palembang, performances and Sendratari  (Dance-drama) Diaspora Sriwijaya.

Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”
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Acting as the Host of the festival, the city of Palembang will also present many other supporting events including those in conjunction with Asian Games 2018 and the DiasporaSriwijaya Festival. These include The Charm of Sriwijaya Forum and Cooking Class on August 9th to 14th, Traditional Bidar traditional boats Championship (August 17th), Asian Games Creative Exhibition  held at the open air stage below the Ampera Bridge (August 17th– September 2nd),  the Sriwijaya Culinary Art Festival (August 4th – September 2nd), Sriwijaya Great Sale, and a whole lot more. “In total, there will be 25 national events that will take place in Palembang during the festival” said Fety Kwartati, Chief Organizing Committee of The Indonesia Discount Shopping Days 2018.

Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”

Appearing wearing distinct songket handwoven fabric and the traditional costume of Palembang during the opening ceremony, Tourism Minister, Arief Yahya commented that about 50,000 international athletes and tourists will throng to Palembang for the Asian Games 2018.

Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”
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Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”
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This will be the perfect momentum for Palembang to welcome guests with the utmost hospitality and present all the best that Palembang, the province of South Sumatra, and Indonesia in general offers. “The Indonesia Discount Shopping Days will be an excellent addition in attractions, especially in culinary and shopping for athletes, officials, media, and tourists who will be present here during Asian Games 2018” said Minister Arief Yahya.

Indonesia Discount Shopping Days: “Shop Till You Drop with the spirit of Independence Day!”
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For more information on the Indonesia Discount Shopping Days, log on to https://www.hbdindonesia.com/

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