Jakarta, InfoPublik - Vice President Boediono and Madame Herawati Boediono observed Idul Fitri festivity and held an open house at their official residence on Diponegoro street here on Sunday (19/8).

The vice president, Madame Herawati, their children and grandchildren were seen joyfully greeted every guest who visited them for a so-called "silaturahmi" or friendship gathering.

Seen at the gathering were some state officials, among others Coordinating Minister for People`s Welfare Agung Laksono, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa, National Police Chief Gen Timur Pradopo, and TNI Chief Admiral Agus Suhartono, Transportation Minister EE Mangindaan, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik, Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan.

Also present were Religious Affairs Minister Suryadarma Ali, Women Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Linda Amalia Sari Gumelar and her husband Agum Gumelar, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Andi Malarangeng, Tourism and Creative Economic Minister Mari Elka Pangestu, and House of Representatives Speaker Marzui Ali.

The vice president held the open house for state officials and the similar event would be reopen at 1.30 on Sunday afternoon for general public at the same venue. (L.vi)