'Jakarta Fairground is too far'<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Fair has taken place every year in the capital
\nsince 1969. First staged at the National Monument (Monas), the
\nevent was moved to the site of the former Kemayoran airport in
\n1992. The new area, named Jakarta Fairground, was designed to
\npromote business and public entertainment. Some people shared
\ntheir comments about the event, which this year is staged to
\ncommemorate the city's 475th anniversary, with The Jakarta Post.<\/p>\n
Marto, 67, lives in Klender, East Jakarta with his family. The
\nretired grandfather of six has lived in the city for around 40
\nyears.<\/p>\n
\"The Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, doesn't
\nreally attract my attention. Despite the opening, I guess there's
\nnothing special at the event.<\/p>\n
I used to visit the fair at Monas when I was young, but I
\ndidn't go very often.<\/p>\n
The Kemayoran area is too far for elderly people like me. I
\nwould be exhausted because of the traffic even before reaching
\nthe venue. Even though elderly people get free tickets, I still
\ndon't know when to go ... it's too far.<\/p>\n
Maybe I would go there if I was healthy. I don't see the point
\nof going there. What is there to see? It will be, more or less,
\nthe same as it used to be. I'm just fond of new things offered at
\nthe fair.\"<\/p>\n
Evelynn Tjen, is a 32-year-old mother. She lives on the Sunter
\nhousing estate, North Jakarta, which is only 1.5 kilometers from
\nthe venue.<\/p>\n
\"Is it (the Jakarta Fair) open today? Oh, I have just found
\nout. I have not been to the fair since its venue was moved from
\nMonas to the Jakarta fairground in Kemayoran.<\/p>\n
People have said the fair is not very impressive.<\/p>\n
They also complain about the difficulty of getting a parking
\nspace and that the venue is not very safe for visitors. These
\nfactors makes me reluctant to go there.<\/p>\n
I think the organizers must feature unique dishes or provide
\nother attractive programs to lure more visitors.<\/p>\n
Speaking about food, I only remember eating American donuts
\nwhen I last visited the event.\"<\/p>\n
Rudi Kusumasastra, was born in Jakarta 40 years ago. He works
\nin a private company on Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
\"Visiting the Jakarta Fair is not on my family's list of
\nrecreational activities this year. We've visited the event twice
\nbefore, but that's enough.<\/p>\n
We were hardly able to enjoy the event because it was only
\nmeant for business. There were some entertainment programs but I
\nwas not interested.<\/p>\n
I personally don't enjoy it because it's too crowded. I can't
\nstand the long queues at the entrance gate and parking lots.\"<\/p>\n
Yesisca, 22, lives in Rawamangun district, East Jakarta. She
\nworks as a sales promotion girl for a South Korean snack company.<\/p>\n
\"I visit the Jakarta Fair every year. I usually come with my
\nfriends. As this is a promotional event, I always try to find
\nsomething new.<\/p>\n
I think the place is also good for people who want to come for
\nentertainment as various cultural shows are also being performed
\nhere. I think this tradition should be continued.<\/p>\n
However, I think the tickets are too expensive for most people
\nas each person is charged Rp 6,000 (on weekdays) and the venue is
\ntoo far away.\" -- JP<\/p>",
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