Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Cultural theme park in East Jakarta, Indonesia
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a theme park covering 147 hectares (363 acres) in East Jakarta that represents the cultural and geographic diversity of Indonesia. Regional pavilions, a scale model archipelago set in a large lake, cable cars, and multiple entertainment facilities form the grounds.
First Lady Siti Hartinah began planning the park in 1970 to strengthen national awareness and showcase the diversity of the archipelago. The official opening took place on April 20, 1975.
The park holds 33 provincial pavilions, grouped into six zones around the miniature archipelago lake: Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Nusa Tenggara. Each pavilion has a stage, amphitheatre or auditorium where traditional dances, regional music and customary ceremonies are performed, usually on Sundays. Pavilions also display wedding dress, dance costume, weapons and household utensils.
Visitors move around the grounds using electric microbuses, bicycles, or scooters, as private vehicles are not allowed inside the park. Paths between pavilions can be long, so comfortable footwear is advisable.
The park holds 17 museums, among them the Indonesia Museum and the Komodo Museum, plus 7 places of worship and 24 parks. The Keong Emas IMAX cinema was Indonesia's only IMAX cinema until the 2010s. On 31 December 2014 the World Peace Committee recognised TMII as an International Civilization Park and World Peace Theme Park.
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