Long Queues for Free Meals at TNI Fair 2026, Several Visitors Miss Out

"The heat was the worst. Standing a long time under the sun, but many endured hoping to get food," Kartika explained.

Yudin (40) experienced similar disappointment. He said he had waited a long time and saw the queue keep growing.

At first, Yudin was confident he would get food since he had already queued.

"I waited quite a while; I saw the line kept extending all the way back," he said.

However, after waiting, the food was already gone.

Yudin admitted feeling a bit disappointed after standing for so long under the hot sun but understood the large crowd.

"A bit disappointed, especially after standing long under the sun. But many people came," he said.

According to Yudin, the free meal distribution was still a good activity because it received strong public enthusiasm.

"Maybe if the amount was increased, more people could get food," he added.

Residents Hope Food Amount Matches Crowd Size

Sina (37) also queued after seeing the crowd around the field kitchen.

She initially just wanted to try her luck since there was free food being distributed.

"Because there was free food distribution and I saw many people, I thought I'd try queuing, hoping to get some," Sina said.

She noted that the long queue made those at the back unsure if they would get food.

In the end, Sina did not receive food despite queuing.

She hopes future food distributions will consider the number of visitors.