Hotel Borobudur Jakarta Hosts 'Discover Betawi Culture' Programme for City's 499th Anniversary
Hotel Borobudur Jakarta is presenting a thematic programme titled “Discover Betawi Art & Culture” from 19 June to 24 July 2026, in celebration of Jakarta’s 499th anniversary and the journey towards its 500th year in 2027. The programme is a collaboration with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, the Betawi Cultural Institute, the Negeri Rempah Foundation, the Indonesian Culinary Academy, Just Yoga, the Indonesian Comedy Artists Association, Open Top Tour of Jakarta, the National Museum, Jakarta State University, and Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital.
Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Rano Karno stated that this is not the first such activity, noting that the provincial government has signed memoranda of understanding with several hotels to promote Betawi culture, including through welcome drinks, traditional cakes, and dances. The opening ceremony featured Betawi cultural performances such as Palang Pintu and traditional Betawi dances by Jakarta State University, as well as a cultural talk with Rano Karno, Dr. Tuti Tarwiyah Adi Sam, and Bram Kushardjanto.
Rano Karno explained that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has established partnerships with 15 hotels to strengthen the promotion of Betawi culture as Jakarta’s identity. Throughout the programme period, the public can enjoy a variety of cultural and community activities offering a comprehensive Betawi experience, including an SME bazaar, Betawi corner, Pasar Senggol, delman experience, Betawi cultural talks, Ondel-Ondel parade, local gatherings, Betawi culinary acculturation competition, junior culinary and dance competitions, comedy workshops and coaching clinics, Betawi arts performances, Gambang Kromong, Gambus music, and traditional children’s games.
Wellness and community activities such as Just Fest Yoga, Now Reset: Yoga, Coral Breeze, and Uniqmind will also enliven the programme. Hotel Borobudur Jakarta is offering special promotions inspired by the spirit of Jakarta’s cultural exploration, including the “Discover Jakarta Adventure” stay package available from 1 June to 31 July 2026, starting from Rp3,588,000 per room for two nights. The package includes breakfast for two, a 15 percent discount on food and beverage, tickets to the National Museum and Museum Imersifa, Open Top Tour Bus Jakarta tickets, kids’ firefighter activities and other family activities, a shuttle service to Sarinah and surrounding tourist destinations, and a Pasar Senggol voucher.
On 22 June 2026, Bogor Cafe will present a Delight Buffet Special Betawi Corner featuring various Betawi dishes, with special prices of Rp249,000 net per person for children and seniors during lunch, and Rp498,000 net per adult with a “Buy 3 Save Rp300,000” promotion. For dinner, prices start from Rp284,000 net per person for children and seniors, and Rp568,000 per adult with a “Buy 3 Save Rp400,000” promotion. Pendopo Lounge is offering an “Oxtail Feast Delight” promotion, where every oxtail order receives a complimentary Vegetable Spring Roll or Iced Lemon Tea. Teratai Restaurant is also offering a special “Whole Duck Celebrate Jakarta Anniversary” promotion at Rp438,000++ per duck, available exclusively on 22 June 2026. Hotel Borobudur Jakarta’s Director of Marketing Communications, Karina Eva Poetry, said that through “Discover Betawi Art & Culture”, the hotel aims to provide a space that brings together the community and the richness of Betawi culture through an educational, interactive, and enjoyable experience.