Chinese-Indonesians protest<\/p>\n
TANGERANG: Around 50 Chinese-Indonesian families from
\nNeglasari district, Tangerang, protested in front of the
\nTangerang Council building on Tuesday, alleging that local
\nofficials from the district had sold about 1,000 square meters of
\nthe 7,000-square-meter public cemetery for commercial
\nconstruction.<\/p>\n
\"We have buried our ancestors in that cemetery but since the
\nconstruction began we are not allowed to bury our families on
\nthat land,\" said Cheen Weeh, 48, one of the protesters.<\/p>\n
He said that the developer Kwee Sek Kay and Awang told the
\nfamilies that they had been permitted by the subdistrict and the
\ndistrict officials to start building in the area.<\/p>\n
Councillor Reandy Kalitaw promised the families that he would
\nreview the case.<\/p>\n
Neglasari district chief Nafe said that he had received the
\nreport on the construction but denied allegations that he had
\nsold public land. -- JP<\/p>\n
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\nGreater-festival-Cisadane
\nTangerang to have Cisadane Festival
\nJP\/8\/GREAT<\/p>\n
Tangerang to host Cisadane Festival<\/p>\n
TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration will stage
\nits annual Cisadane Festival from Sept. 6 to Sept. 23 in a bid to
\nboost industry and tourism.<\/p>\n
Tangerang tourism agency head Iryani Mansyur said on Monday
\nthat the festival would feature arts and cultural events, a
\nproduct fair, entertainment and various competitions.<\/p>\n
As with previous years, the festival will be officially opened
\nwith dragon boat races on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 on the Cisadane
\nriver.<\/p>\n
\"The opening will also be marked with Barongsay (Chinese
\ndragon dance), Cokek traditional dance and other arts events,\"
\nIryani said. \"We hope the annual event will attract people to
\nvisit Tangerang.\"<\/p>\n
Iryani said that around 80 percent of the 250 outlets for the
\nproduct fair had been booked by companies and factories operating
\nin the city. The fair will take place in air-conditioned tents at
\nAhmad Yani Square.<\/p>\n
Visitors will be charged for Rp 3,000 (35.3 U.S. cents) per
\nperson. -- JP<\/p>",
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