Jakarta Bay festival soon

Jakarta Bay festival soon

JAKARTA (JP): A festival of marine-related activities begins
today at the Sunda Kelapa port and the Bahari Museum in North
Jakarta. Lasting until Oct. 15, some festival events will be held
in the Seribu Islands, just north of the capital.

The 1995 Jakarta Bay Festival, the first of its kind, will
present 10 activities which relate to the sea, according to Pudjo
Basuki, head of Jakarta office of the tourism, post and
telecommunications ministry.

Antara reported on Monday that dance performances and various
contests, such as fishing competitions and traditional boat
races, will be highlights of the festival.

Deputy Governor Idroes is expected to open the festival.

According to Pudjo, the festival will cost at least Rp 200
million. "We are still looking for sponsors," he said, adding
that he hoped the festival will be held annually. (sur)