Hundreds of People Thronged to Pisangan Baru Festival
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Hundreds of people are enthusiastically crowding Pisangan Baru Festival today, Matraman, East Jakarta that has been held since December 23, 2017.
we want to preserve art and culture of Betawi and promote local handicrafts
The festival is filled by art and culture performance, culinary and Betawi handicraft.
Security Ceremony for Christmas & New Year Held at Monas"Herein we want to preserve art and culture of Betawi and promote local handicrafts," said Ahmad Salahudin, Head of Matraman Sub-district, Monday (12/25).
According to him, it gets positive response from locals. Thus it would be a routine agenda every long holiday.
"Through the festival, the young generation could know art and culture of Betawi, such as gambang kromong, palang pintu, etc," he expressed.
Meanwhile, Sukamti (45), one of visitors admitted he is happy and agree if it can be a routine agenda every national holiday.
"Here we can enjoy while seeing any entertainment," he said.
