Jakarta's 490th Anniversary will Be Celebrated Without JNF
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Maria Inggita
Jakarta Provincial Government ensured will not hold Jakarta Night Festival (JNF) on the eve of Jakarta's 490th Anniversary celebration as it coincides with the holy month of Ramadan.
many activities to respect Ramadan month will be held
Jakarta Governance Bureau (Tapem) Head, Premi Lasari said, Jakarta Anniversary Celebration this year will adjust with Ramadan circumstances where in the peak night of the event will be held breaking fast together at DPRD building.
Basuki Launches 489th Jakarta Anniversary"There will be no Jakarta Night Festival. Because in this fasting month, many activities to respect Ramadan month will be held," she stated at City Hall, Tuesday (5/2).
He said several activities will be held to celebrate Jakarta's anniversary this month such as Jakarta's anniversary celebration, Jakarta Great Sale, Jakarta Fair, Promo Merdeka (Bazaar), Lebaran Betawi, and others.
"Many activities will be done from Jakarta's anniversary celebration on May 21 in Kalijodo. Each region also held their own celebration," she closed.
For information, JNF or known as night for young men, was held before celebrating Jakarta's anniversary. It was held along Jl. Jenderal Sudirman and Jl. MH. Thamrin. Various of entertainment stages were built to entertain citizen.
