Nyepi Holiday, 1,362 People Flocked to Untung Jawa Island
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
During yesterday's Nyepi holiday, Seribu Islands Transportation Sub-dept recorded that as many as 1,362 people have flocked to Untung Jawa Island, South Seribu Islands. Most of them came from Tangerang, Banten.
There were at least 1,362 people from Tanjung Pasir Port, Tangerang visit our island yesterday. Its number is not yet from Jakarta people
"There were at least 1,362 people from Tanjung Pasir Port, Tangerang visit our island yesterday. Its number is not yet from Jakarta people," said Head of Seribu Islands Transportation Sub-dept, Marihot Marulitua Sirait, Thursday (3/10).
According to him, Untung Jawa Island recreational site is quite interested by citizens from outside Jakarta. This is because, the island is regarded as a tourist destination which is closest to the mainland Jakarta and Tangerang, Banten.
Seribu Islands to Have Traditional Market"With taxi boat, they only take half an hour later to get the island from the Tanjung Pasir Port, Tangerang. That's why most travelers from there, "he said.
