Bengkel's first anniversary

JAKARTA (JP): Bengkel Nightpark, one of the city's main entertainment centers, celebrated its first anniversary with modest but appealing events from July 3 through July 5.

The main attractions for the 2,000 guests were street shows by a performing monkey and blazing fire acts by several local artists.

Public relations and marketing manager Dandan Hamdani said the three-day party also involved two female palmists who performed free of charge.

"But they made money from guests who voluntarily tipped them after having their palms analyzed," he said.

He said other participants, like the models in the fashion shows and the costume shops which staged a Costume Party, offered discounted prices.

The guests were served traditional snacks, like cotton candy and Chinese siomay delicacies, besides the regular meals provided at the Bengkel Cafe.

Musicians who played included the Kahitna group and Colors Band while the Vicky Burki Dance troupe performed at the Bengkel Discotheque. (cst)