Jokowi to Attend Lebaran Betawi
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Maria Inggita
End of this July, Jakarta Provincial Government and Betawi Consultative Board (Bamus) will hold Lebaran Betawi event at Setu Babakan Betawi Culture Village (PBB), Jagakarsa, South Jakarta.
It is planned President Joko Widodo will attend in closing event on Sunday (7/30)
According to the plan, this event which is held on July 28-30, 2017 will be attended by Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Indonesia's President.
Betawi Bamus Head, Zainuddin said, Jokowi is planned to attend in closing event of this 10th Lebaran Betawi.
Eight Betawi Icons will Be Displayed in Lebaran Betawi"It is planned President Joko Widodo will attend in closing event on Sunday (7/30)," he mentioned at City hall, Tuesday (7/25).
He explained, various Betawi cultures will be performed, such as tari topeng, Betawi lenong, layar tancap, pencak silat (martial arts), and gasing game. Lebaran Betawi theme for this year is Different, United, and Cultured.
"Later on, each regions will also bring offerings to each region heads," he expressed.
Jakarta Secretary, Saefullah informed, Bamus Betawi grant funds is used to cover this event.
"Budgeted funds has been prepared since grant funds disbursed this year," he closed.
