Jakarta lights up for its 477th anniversary

Jakarta lights up for its 477th anniversary

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

A full month celebrations of the Jakarta anniversary has been
initiated by Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso last Sunday at the small
scale industry complex (PIK) Penggilingan in East Jakarta.

Here are several upcoming programs scheduled 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 several activities, such as
Indonesian Kite Exhibition, kite bazaar, kite flying show and
kite making competition. There is also a workshop on kites in the
program.

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

The elimination stage is slated between June 11 to June 14.
The final stage 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 participated are the Jakarta pre-National Game
(PON) team and 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: Jakarta Hall's front yard on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan,
Central Jakarta.

The celebration will feature singers, like Titi DJ, Ruth
Sahanaya, Andre Hehanusa, Warna, Flashback Band and performance
by illusionist Dedy Cobuzier.