Milkfish popular during 'Imlek'

Fri, 11 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: As Chinese-Indonesians celebrated Lunar New Year on
Feb. 9, locally known as Imlek, fish mongers reported an increase
in the sales of bandeng (milkfish) in the week leading to the
festivities.

"Normally we only order between 20 to 30 kilograms a day from
our suppliers," Sulaiman, a fish monger at Glodok market, West
Jakarta, said on Tuesday. "But around Imlek, we ordered 100
kilograms."

"Those who celebrate the Chinese New Year prepare special
dishes using milkfish," explained Entong, who also sells fish at
Glodok, which is considered by many to be Jakarta's Chinatown.

Milkfish are sold at markets for around Rp 32,500 (US$3.50)
per kilogram. --Antara

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