'Mudik' should not be every year'<\/p>\n
It has become a tradition for many Muslims living in, but not
\nfrom, Jakarta to take part in the annual exodus to their
\nhometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. They often spend most of their
\nsavings for tickets and presents for all the family members back
\nhome. The Jakarta Post asked two residents to reflect on it,
\nespecially in light of the recent fuel price increases.<\/p>\n
Tusy Adibroto, 50, is an executive with the Agency for the
\nAssessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) with an office on
\nJl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta:<\/p>\n
Of course, I will celebrate Idul Fitri in my hometown because
\nit is good time for me to meet with my parents and relatives. I
\nthink to get together with relatives during such a holiday is a
\ngood tradition because we have no time the rest of the year.<\/p>\n
Thank God, my hometown is nearby in Bandung, while parents and
\nrelatives of my husband are mostly in Jakarta. Therefore, there
\nis no problem for transportation for us. We can just drive to
\nBandung in the morning and return to Jakarta in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
After meeting with relatives, we prefer to stay at home or
\njust go sightseeing around the city. I have no problem with the
\nhousehold chores, even without our maid, who will have her days
\noff, because I can cook by myself.<\/p>\n
Idul Fitri is a special day for my family, but does not make
\nme too busy.<\/p>\n
Naniek Widayati, 46, is an architect with Tarumanagara
\nUniversity on Jl. S. Parman in Grogol, West Jakarta. She is also
\nthe director of the Center for Architecture and Conservation:<\/p>\n
Usually, I visit my parents in Solo, Central Java during Idul
\nFitri. But this year, I prefer to stay at home. No, not because
\nof the fuel price hikes, but I just want to enjoy this holiday
\nhere.<\/p>\n
I believe Idul Fitri is good for getting together with family,
\nbut mudik should not be every year.<\/p>\n
Yes, I will be a little bit busy because my housemaid has left
\nto her village, so I usually prepare meals myself. But I still
\nhave another worker to clean up the house. He can come each day
\nbecause his house is close to mine.<\/p>\n
I will have the opportunity to refresh all my cooking skills
\nand the condition of our kitchen equipment.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mudik-should-not-be-every-year-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }