N. Jakarta holds Idul Fitri fair

N. Jakarta holds Idul Fitri fair

JAKARTA: North Jakarta municipality office is holding a three-
day fair ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday. Around 100 vendors are
participating in the event, which started on Tuesday and ends on
Thursday.

The municipal's economic administration bureau head, Ekom
Mirtaatmaja, said on Wednesday that most of the participating
vendors were those recognized by the municipal administration.

He said the most favorite commodity for shoppers was the
handicraft home industry, but clothes and foods also sold well.

Yulia, a 32-year-old customer, was quoted by
Tempointeraktif.com that she could buy clothes for Rp 65,000
(US$7.14) while at the market it costs Rp 100,000. -- JP