Jakarta Prepares Three Programs for Eid Celebrations

The Jakarta Provincial Government has prepared programs to celebrate Chinese New Year, Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, as well as Nyepi Day during February and March.

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Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno explained that the series of activities will begin from February 13 to 17. From February 17 to 18, the Jakarta Provincial Government has prepared programs to welcome Ramadan, followed by Nyepi Day and Eid al-Fitr in March.

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"So, from February 13th to 17th, we celebrate Chinese New Year. Then, interestingly, from the 17th to the 18th, we transition into Ramadan," he said, Wednesday (2/11).

To welcome Ramadan, Rano added, the Jakarta Provincial Government has prepared a change to the theme of its Chinese New Year activities. The Ramadan program will be held for approximately two weeks.

"Two weeks before Eid al-Fitr, the Jakarta Provincial Government has also prepared a number of programs," he added.

In addition to the decorative lighting program, according to Rano, his party has prepared an entertainment package in collaboration with a number of hotels and shopping centers.

Following this, the Jakarta Provincial Government has also planned a program to celebrate Nyepi Day. Jakarta plans to present Ogoh-ogoh directly from Bali on March 8th.

Around the same time, Rano continued, the Jakarta Provincial Government will install penjor-penjor in the HI Roundabout area.

"This series of holiday celebration activities is a real manifestation of Jakarta being full of color," he continued.

Besides enlivening the city, Rano emphasized that this celebration is also a real manifestation of Bhineka Tunggal Ika.

"We give space to our brothers and sisters who are celebrating even though we are different," he said.