Jl. Jaksa fair goes global

Wed, 13 Aug 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA (JP): The Jl. Jaksa Fair is firmly establishing itself
as one cultural event in the city's annual agenda by going global
in its fourth year.

Besides presenting Betawi (native Jakarta) cultures and art
performances, this year's festival on Aug. 26 to Aug. 30 will
present for the first time a foreign entry: art performances from
New Zealand.

There will also be contributions from other parts of Indonesia
during the Pesta Jl. Jaksa 1997, the organizers said. These
include art performances by troupes from Ponorogo, East Java, and
Godang Batak, North Sumatra.

Jl. Jaksa in Central Jakarta is famous for its inexpensive
inns for budget visitors from overseas.

The fair's chief organizer, Fernando H. Theley, said the fair
was aimed at promoting tourism in Indonesia and Jakarta.

A cultural parade will kick off the fair which will be
officiated by Jakarta Governor Surjadi Soedirdja. (12)

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