Jakarta in a festive mood

Jakarta in a festive mood

Jakarta will celebrate its official 477th anniversary on June
22. The date, decided on by the Jakarta administration, refers to
the first time in history when the name of Jakarta appears in old
documents.

A full month celebrations to mark the anniversary was
initiated by Jakarta governor Sutiyoso last Sunday at the small
industry complex (PIK) in East Jakarta.

Here are some of the upcoming events organized by the Jakarta
administration to enliven the city.

1. June 11-13: The Jakarta International Kite Festival
Location: Karnaval beach in the Ancol Dreamland Park, North
Jakarta

The festival will feature various activities, including the
Indonesian Kite Exhibition, kite bazaar, kite flying show and
kite-making competition. There will also be a workshop on kites.

2. June 11-25: Keroncong Singing Competition
Location: State Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) on Jl. Medan
Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

The elimination stage is slated to take place between June 11
and June 14. The final will be on June 25.

3. June 13-19: Jakarta Anniversary Basketball Tournament 2004
Location: The Jakarta Sports Center in Kelapa Gading, North
Jakarta.
Five teams will participate in the tournament, including teams
from Jakarta's sister cities: Beijing (People's Republic of
China), Seoul (South Korea) and Bangkok (Thailand). Two
Indonesian teams participating are the Jakarta pre-National Games
(PON) team and the national U-24 team.

4. June 16-21 (from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Abang-None Pageant for
Children and Teenagers
Location: Seni beach at the Ancol Dreamland Park in North Jakarta

5. June 22 (from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.): Anniversary Celebration
Night
Location: The grounds of the Jakarta Hall on Jl. Medan Merdeka
Selatan, Central Jakarta.

The celebration will feature music from Titi DJ, Ruth
Sahanaya, Andre Hehanusa, Warna, Flashback Band, and many others,
as well as a performance by illusionist Dedy Cobuzier.