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

"If there is another distribution, maybe the amount should be adjusted to the number of visitors so people who wait won't go home empty-handed," she said.

Queueing for Basic Necessities Until Evening

The public's enthusiasm did not stop at free meal distribution. Many remained at the Monas area until the evening to wait for basic necessities (sembako) distribution.

Those waiting stayed around the activity area seeking shade. Some sat, while others stood, awaiting information about the sembako packages.

TNI Fair 2026 took place at the Monas intersection area on September 19-20, 2026. This event is part of the 81st anniversary celebrations of the TNI, culminating on October 5, 2026.

The fair runs daily from 08:00 to 21:00 WIB and includes exhibitions of weapon systems and non-weapon systems, a Military Technology Expo, TNI recruitment information, entertainment stages, and soldier performances.

There were also TNI health services, antique vehicle community exhibitions, and social activities such as distributing 15,000 sembako packages and 30,000 free meal portions.