'Mudik' takes us out from routine'<\/p>\n
It is estimated that more than 2.5 million residents will travel
\nhome from the city for the Idul Fitri holiday. The Jakarta Post
\ninterviewed two Jakartans about their plans for this year.<\/p>\n
Jamen, 20, works as a nanny in Rawabunga subdistrict,
\nJatinegara, East Jakarta:<\/p>\n
This is my first time going home and of course that is very
\nexciting for me. After a full year of tough work, it is time for
\nme to relax by taking a week off and enjoying my wages. I feel
\nproud that at last I can show to my family and relatives that I
\nam no longer a burden on them.<\/p>\n
I will enjoy my holidays visiting my relatives in Yogyakarta
\nand then celebrating the Idul Fitri holiday with my family in
\nBanyumas, Central Java.<\/p>\n
Zaky, 26, is an employee of a printing company in Central
\nJakarta. He lives with his wife in Depok, West Java:<\/p>\n
I've just married and it cost me a lot. So, my wife an I have
\ndecided that we will not go back to my parents' house in
\nPontianak, West Kalimantan. I am quite disappointed as mudik
\n(homecoming) is very important to me.<\/p>\n
You see, mudik reminds us of our roots; of who we are. By
\nmeeting our family, we realize we are not alone.
\nMudik also allows us to get some distance from our day-to-day
\nroutines and reflect on what we have achieved so far.<\/p>\n
I hope that we can save much money next year so that we can go
\nback to Pontianak. My wife is a native from Depok so we will
\ncelebrate Idul Fitri with my mother-in-law's relatives this year.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mudik-takes-us-out-from-routine-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }