Fireworks at Ancol today, tomorrow
Fireworks at Ancol today, tomorrow
JAKARTA (JP): The management of Ancol Dreamland in North
Jakarta will celebrate Christmas and New Year with a fireworks
display today and tomorrow in its former drive-in theater.
Before the fireworks -- which start at 9 p.m. -- there will be
a live show featuring world-renowned trumpeter Kenny G. and
several local artists, including dangdut singer Evi Tamala and
the children's group Trio Kwek-Kwek, PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol's
director, Suhartono, said Wednesday.
Suhartono was quoted by Antara as saying that the early
celebration of New Year's Eve was in keeping with the local
authorities' prohibition of parties and mass gatherings after
Dec. 27 out of respect for Moslems, who start their Ramadhan
fasting month.
"That's why we decided to combine two occasions in one
extravaganza," he said.
The management usually sets off firecrackers at Ancol once a
year to mark the start of the new year.
Suhartono said about 300 large firecrackers and thousands of
small ones would light up Jakarta's skies.
At least 150 personnel from North Jakarta Military Command and
the local police precinct will safeguarded the event.
Suhartono said he hoped that visitors would enjoy the two-day
fiesta.
"It will be the same situation next year because New Year's
Eve falls during the fasting month too."
During New Year's Eve, Ancol management will stage a series of
events in connection with Moslem activities, such as tarawih
(Ramadhan evening prayers), religious speeches and making
donations to orphanages, he said.
Pembangunan Jaya Ancol spokesman Mukhrijul Adli said the event
would be attended by Governor Sutiyoso and other high-ranking
city officials to mark the end of 1997.
After attending the religious event, the governor and his
staff will convey their New Year and Ramadhan greetings to
attendants and visitors to the park, he said. (ind/04)
JAKARTA (JP): The management of Ancol Dreamland in North
Jakarta will celebrate Christmas and New Year with a fireworks
display today and tomorrow in its former drive-in theater.
Before the fireworks -- which start at 9 p.m. -- there will be
a live show featuring world-renowned trumpeter Kenny G. and
several local artists, including dangdut singer Evi Tamala and
the children's group Trio Kwek-Kwek, PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol's
director, Suhartono, said Wednesday.
Suhartono was quoted by Antara as saying that the early
celebration of New Year's Eve was in keeping with the local
authorities' prohibition of parties and mass gatherings after
Dec. 27 out of respect for Moslems, who start their Ramadhan
fasting month.
"That's why we decided to combine two occasions in one
extravaganza," he said.
The management usually sets off firecrackers at Ancol once a
year to mark the start of the new year.
Suhartono said about 300 large firecrackers and thousands of
small ones would light up Jakarta's skies.
At least 150 personnel from North Jakarta Military Command and
the local police precinct will safeguarded the event.
Suhartono said he hoped that visitors would enjoy the two-day
fiesta.
"It will be the same situation next year because New Year's
Eve falls during the fasting month too."
During New Year's Eve, Ancol management will stage a series of
events in connection with Moslem activities, such as tarawih
(Ramadhan evening prayers), religious speeches and making
donations to orphanages, he said.
Pembangunan Jaya Ancol spokesman Mukhrijul Adli said the event
would be attended by Governor Sutiyoso and other high-ranking
city officials to mark the end of 1997.
After attending the religious event, the governor and his
staff will convey their New Year and Ramadhan greetings to
attendants and visitors to the park, he said. (ind/04)