Lanterns 'Paint' Bundaran HI Red Ahead of Lunar New Year, Crowds Gather

Jakarta - Crowds of residents packed the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival held at Bundaran HI, Central Jakarta. They appeared enthusiastic, taking photos and selfies to capture the moments of the festival.

Based on observations at the location on Saturday (14/2/2026) at 7:31 PM, the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival at Bundaran HI was packed with visitors. Lanterns and Lunar New Year ornaments adorned the streets in the area.

Residents were seen arriving with family members. They took photos together and selfies to capture the festival moments.

Lantern decorations also filled the Bundaran HI Astra bus stop. Lunar New Year-themed music was playing at Bundaran HI, drawing the attention of visitors.

Additionally, residents gathered and sat leisurely around the edges of the Bundaran HI fountain. An area decorated with a gateway inscribed with “Harmoni Imlek Nusantara” (Lunar New Year Harmony of the Archipelago) was also a focal point for visitors.

Another favorite area among visitors was the Harmony Lantern Walk, filled with red lanterns. Visitors were seen taking photos and videos with their phones as they walked through the area.

For information, the 2026 Jakarta Lunar New Year Festival series is being held at multiple locations. One of them is the Lunar New Year Decoration Competition, participated in by approximately 98 buildings in Jakarta, running until February 17.

Additionally, the Jakarta Chinatown Festival is being held on February 15-17 at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Pavilion area. There is also the Harmoni Jakarta event running February 15-17 at Blok M Hub, as well as Semarak Imlek featuring video mapping shows in the Monas area.

The Jakarta Provincial Government is also hosting the Jakarta Light Festival Chinese New Year edition on February 16-17 in the Jakarta Old Town area. Furthermore, the Jakarta Temple Festival will enliven Chinese houses of worship across various districts.

The peak Cap Go Meh celebration is scheduled for March 3, 2026, in the Glodok Chinatown area. The entire series of events is organized through collaboration between the Jakarta Provincial Government, regional-owned enterprises, the central government, state-owned enterprises, and the private sector. It is hoped the celebrations bring a spirit of courage, happiness, and positive energy to Jakarta residents.