Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel set to participate in the commemoration of the 72nd anniversary of the TNI at PT Indah Kiat Port in Cilegon, Banten, on Thursday, traveled to the event's venue by foot to avoid traffic congestion on the Merak Atas alternative toll road.

Personnel of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, including high-ranking military officers, abandoned their trucks and buses at 6 a.m. and walked for three kilometers to reach the venue.

"All personnel walked to the venue because of the congestion. The ceremony started at 7:30 a.m. so we needed to hurry," a member of the Army's special forces (Kopassus) told The Jakarta Post while walking past traffic at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Civilians who were stuck in traffic also parked their cars and joined hundreds of people walking to the port to see the TNI's 72nd anniversary event, which featured an extravagant show involving 5,932 military personnel from the three armed forces.

Sadikin, 21, who traveled to the venue by foot, said he was excited to attend this year's event, themed "Bersama Rakyat TNI Kuat" (Together with the People, the TNI is Strong).

"I departed from Serang [Banten] with my family at 3 a.m. to attend the event," he said.

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