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Five Independence Day deals to check out this week
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Retailers and transportation firms have prepared various discounts and special offers in celebration of Independence Day. (Shutterstock/Rawpixel.com)
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day before Indonesia commemorates its 74th Independence Day, many brands are ready to take part in the celebration with special offers.
These are deals you may want to check out, varying from fashion and accessories to transportation and entertainment.
Wine enthusiasts may want to visit Vin+ as the wine store and bar offers a Buy Red Get White program inspired by the country’s national flag colors. Held from Aug. 16 to 18, the program gives customers a free bottle of Sauvignon Blanc for every purchase of Casillero Del Diablo’s Cabernet Sauvignon. Customers can also get a complimentary Moscato for every purchase of Fetzer’s Merlot, Pinot Noir or Zinfandel.
They can also take part in a free tasting event that will highlight Fetzer wine. The event will take place at Vin+’s outlets in Jakarta, namely at Vin+ Arcadia in Central Jakarta on Aug. 16 at 4 p.m., Vin+ Kemang in South Jakarta on Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. and Vin+ Central Park in West Jakarta on Aug. 17 at 4 p.m.
Complimentary tickets are available on Aug. 17 as the state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) joins the Independence Day celebration. This program applies for Perintis and Lokal PSO (PSO Local) trains.
There are six trains operating under Perintis, namely the Batara Kresna Railbus commuter train on the Purwosari – Wonogiri route in Central Java, the Kertalaya train plying the Kertapati – Indralaya route in South Sumatra, the Lembah Anai train that travels from Lubuk Alung to Kayu Tanam in West Sumatra, the Cut Meutia train serving the Krueng Geukeh – Bungkah – Krueng Mane route in North Aceh, the Minangkabau Express that connects Minangkabau International Airport with Padang in West Sumatra and the LRT Sumsel.
Meanwhile, trains under the PSO Local include the Bandung Raya Ekonomi that serves certain routes in West Java, the KRD Ekonomi that serves certain routes in East Java and the Prameks that operates in the provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java.
Though it’s free, people still need to book a particular ticket at departing stations three hours prior to their departure. The ticket quota depends on the train’s capacity.
Those who have already bought tickets for Aug. 17 can get a refund at the arrival station within three days after reaching their destination. They also need to show their boarding pass, e-boarding pass or ticket to the PT KAI staff.
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Are you planning to celebrate Independence Day by watching movies? From Aug. 17 to Sept. 9, movie theater chain CGV Cinemas is to offer various promotions, including free tickets and 50 percent discounts, but you need to be a member (or become one) to take advantage of these. Further information will be shared on their social media platforms, app and website on Aug. 17.
Watch and accessories e-commerce platform The Watch Co. has been running the Promo Merdeka program from Aug. 8 to 17 with discounts of up to 50 percent. The program features various brands, such as Timex, Hypergrand, Eastpak, Citizen and Komono, with products ranging from wristwatches and rings to necklaces and jackets.
From Aug. 12 to 16, local fashion brand Cottonink’s Independence Day Promo means certain items – including sunglasses, beanies, earrings and shawls – are offered at the special price of Rp 74,000 (US$5.18).
People can also get a 17 percent discount by submitting the promo code Sweet17. (wir/mut)
