It's party all month in Jakarta
It's party all month in Jakarta
Jakarta, an old city that bears many names in the past: Sunda
Kalapa, Kalapa, Batavia and Jacatra, will celebrate its official
477th anniversary on June 22. The Jakarta administration is
preparing a full month celebration to beautify and enliven the
city. Here are the upcoming events.
June 14-July 14: Jakarta Great Sale 2004
Location: Department stores, malls, retail centers, hotels,
restaurants across the capital.
This annual event is meant to attract visitors to enjoy
special discounted rates, merchandise and prices.
The opening ceremony will be held on June 24 at Plaza Semanggi
on Jl. Jend. Sudirman with 24 department stores, 21 malls, 170
retailers, 18 hotels, 35 restaurants taking part in the program.
June 15-26: Jakarta Anniversary Arts Festival
Location: Jakarta Arts Building (GKJ) in Pasar Baru, Central
Jakarta
Various programs, like performances, music recitals, will be
held at the center as part of the Jakarta anniversary
celebrations.
June 17-July 18: Jakarta Fair 2004
Location: Kemayoran Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
An annual tradition since 1962, the fair will feature various
kind of programs, like Jakarta food festival, music shows and
trade exhibitions.
June 20: Indonesia Interculture Festival (from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Location: Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta
The festival will feature traditional and modern music and
dance performances. Arts workshop and shows, including a program
titled "Jakarta Rhythm of Percussion," will be held at the same
location.
June 20: Jakarta International 10-K (from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
Location: Monas, Jl. MH Thamrin, Jl. Jend Sudirman
At least 28 foreign runners and 20 Indonesian runners will
take part in the competition besides an estimated 20,000
Jakartans participate in the event.
June 26: Youth Night and Fireworks Festival
Location: Karnaval beach in Ancol Dreamland Park in North Jakarta
Live music and fireworks shows will light up the night sky.
June 27: Jakarta Street Carnival
Route: Sudirman-Thamrin-National Monument Park
People will join in motorcades of festival carriages. The
carnival will also feature on-street Balinese Kecak dance show.