Semen Baturaja Won Favorite Champion in the 77th Anniversary of South Sumatra Carnival

Palembang, 21 May 2023 – In commemoration of the 77th Anniversary of the Province of South Sumatra (Sumsel). The Provincial Government of South Sumatra held a Decorative Car Carnival on Sunday (21/5).

The carnival which was attended by each agency in South Sumatra including OPD, BUMN/BUMD and vertical agencies was released by the Governor of South Sumatra H. Herman Deru at the yard of Griya Agung, Palembang City. The routes taken were from Griya Agung, Polda Intersection, Charitas Hospital Intersection and finished at the South Sumatra Governor’s Office.

Of the dozens of decorative cars that took part, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) was chosen as the first Favorite Champion. On that occasion, SMBR Manager of Public, Government & Media Relations (PGMR) Rian Alfiana Assega who attended the event after receiving a two-door refrigerator prize, said that for this carnival we decorated with the theme of Elephant, because this animal is an iconic symbol of SMBR.

“Elephants are known as strong animals and have extraordinary physical strength. Therefore, SMBR chose the elephant as its symbol to represent quality cement products and be able to provide structural strength and durability in construction projects,” added Rian.

Meanwhile, the Head of the South Sumatra Province Culture and Tourism Office, Aufa Syahrizal added, for participants there were 51 participants from OPD, BUMN/BUMD, vertical agencies and others.

“This event was held for the first time and was initiated by the chairman of the TP PKK of South Sumatra Province, Febrita Lustia Herman Deru. In the future, this activity is expected to continue to be held to maintain culture and tourism destinations,” he said.

According to him, cars are decorated according to their wishes, uses or messages to be conveyed from their respective agencies. So according to the creativity of each participant.

Meanwhile, the Governor of South Sumatra, Herman Deru, thanked all parties. The reason is, the more activities held can boost the economy in South Sumatra.
“Currently the economy is gradually recovering and this is followed by a spirit of togetherness and mutual cooperation, tolerance and no less importantly a spirit of competition,” he said.