`Jaksa Fair' to be held next week<\/p>\n
For three days, from Aug. 5 to 7, Jl. Jaksa, the world-famous
\ntourist center in Central Jakarta, will become the venue of a
\nstreet festival to further boost the street's fame.<\/p>\n
Called \"Jaksa Fair\", this first-ever festival will be held
\nfrom 4 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m.
\nto midnight on Sunday next week.<\/p>\n
Traditional indigenous Betawi music and art groups will
\nhighlight the festivities on a stage covering the entire street.<\/p>\n
The Rebana Biang and Gambang Kromong music groups and the
\nSembah Nyai and Topeng Tunggal dances are among the attractions.
\nWhile enjoying the Ondel-ondel, Rebana Ketimpring and Tanjidor
\nparades, visitors will also be able to sample a variety of Betawi
\nfood and delicacies.<\/p>\n
Visitors are encouraged to put on old Betawi or Dutch colonial
\ncostumes and photographers will be around to take their Polaroid
\npictures.<\/p>\n
Those who wish to reminisce may do so by browsing through a
\nselection of photographs of old Betawi.<\/p>\n
The festival is organized by the city administration which is
\nhoping to start a tradition to add to the city's attractions for
\nforeign tourists. (lem)<\/p>",
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