Jakarta Light Festival Dazzles Visitors at Kota Tua

To enliven Jakarta’s 499th anniversary, the Jakarta Kota Tua Management Unit (UPK) is hosting the Jakarta Light Festival, an entertainment showcase running from Sunday (6/21) through Monday (6/22). Open to the public free of charge, the festivities take place daily from 4 PM to 9 PM.

25 visitors attended to enjoy the festivities

Kota Tua UPK Head, Denny Aputra said that besides the captivating light art installations, visitors were treated to live performances by Band Drive, Fajar Sadboy x Blacklink, Cut Mila, and Indri AFI.

"Yesterday, on the opening day, approximately 25 visitors attended to enjoy the festivities," he expressed, Monday (6/22).

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As part of the light art showcase, visitors can marvel at vibrant video mapping projected onto the historic buildings surrounding Fatahillah Square in the Kota Tua area. Additionally, various installations, including the iconic ondel-ondel, have been adorned with decorative lights, serving as picturesque backdrops for photography.

"For today’s schedule, we will feature a singer and a DJ from France to entertain the crowd," he added.

He hoped that the event would solidify the Kota Tua’s reputation as an inclusive, world-class cultural destination and a true source of pride for all Jakartans.

"Hope these various events and activities will reinforce Jakarta’s vision of becoming a Cultured Global City," he emphasized.