Hajatan Betawi Expected as Annual Event
Reported by Keren Margaret Vicer | Translated by Maria Inggita
Betawi Consultative Board (Bamus) Head, Zainuddin hopes Hajatan Betawi event could be an annual event.
I hope this could be held routinely once a year
Through this event, he said, Betawi public figures can meet each other and have a friendly meeting (silaturahmi).
Gobang Batik Central will Be Appointed as Tourism Destination"I am very welcoming this event. I hope this could be held routinely once a year," he said when attending this event at As-Syafiiyah Islamic University, Jalan Jatiwaringin Raya, Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, Saturday (11/11).
He added, many of Betawi icons such as gigi balang and ondel-ondel have been installed in each government office.
"Let us support and preserve Betawi culture by holding various Betawi cultures and arts events," he affirmed.
For information, Betawi Culture Institution Head, Tatang Hidayat and hundreds of visitors also enliven this Hajatan Betawi event.
