Ancol programs during holidays

Ancol programs during holidays

JAKARTA (JP): Marine recreational resort Ancol Dreamland in
North Jakarta is offering special programs for students during
the current school holidays, an official said on Monday.

"We are organizing, among other things, an exhibition of
decorative fish from June 30 to July 9 at the Gelanggang Samudra
oceanic arena in cooperation with the Directorate General of
Conservation of the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations and the
City Public Works Agency," Ancol spokesman Mukhrijul Adil told
reporters at City Hall.

"We are also offering an entry ticket to Dunia Fantasi (Dufan)
theme park or two entry tickets to Ancol's swimming pool or
Gelanggang Samudra for every purchase of Rp 100,000 (US$11)
during the decorative fish exhibition," he said in a written
statement.

Mukhrijul also said visitors could enjoy several performances
involving dolphins, walruses, orangutans, birds and other animals
during the exhibition.

"On July 9, Dufan will present its own special programs during
the school holidays. Performers from Studio Fantasi will stage
The Emperor and His New Cloak operetta and Kahitna, musical group
will perform as our guest stars," he said.

"There is also our latest simulation theater in Dufan, called
WINGS, where visitors can experience the feeling of being a
pilot," he added.

Mukhrijul hinted that the resort had improved its 5.5-
kilometer beach line, which stretches from east to west.

"Visitors can run, jog, or go cycling along our newly
renovated seaside promenade while watching the sunset or
sunrise," he said.

"We are also holding aerobic exercises for visitors to
Festival Beach, featuring well-known instructors from 5 a.m. to 7
a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays," he added, while saying that the
entrance ticket was only Rp 2,000 during the morning session.
(nvn)