500 events for city's anniversary

JAKARTA (JP): To celebrate the city's 470th anniversary on June 22 and the country's 52th anniversary, the city will hold 500 events, Deputy Governor of Administrative Affairs Idroes said.

Idroes, who chairs the events' organizing committee, said commemorations started with the opening of the West Jakarta mayoralty office on April 17. All events are scheduled to end in October.

He urged all building managements and owners to decorate their buildings with lights. "Participants will get certificates of appreciation from Governor Surjadi Soedirdja," Idroes said.

Idroes has urged all shops, supermarkets and shopping center owners and managements to put the anniversary logo on grocery bags and other products. (ste)