Cap Go Meh in Glodok Goes Festive
Reported by Mustaqim Amna | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Cap Go Meh Carnaval in Glodok area, West Jakarta attended by Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan along with Jakarta Deputy Governor, Sandiaga Uno runs lively.
Happy celebrating Cap Go Meh
Both, seen wearing a typical Chinese outfit, Cheongsam combined with black trousers.
Cap Go Meh, Traffic Engineering in Glodok Until SundayBased on Beritajakarta.id, Cap Go Meh Carnaval crowded by thousands of residents is enlivened with attractions of Barongsai, Tanjidor and Ondel-ondel.
Anies disclosed, cultural arts activities have enormous potential to move the economy. Therefore, he wants this event in the future can be synergized with OK OCE program.
"This is one of the celebrations that have unique value. Thus, it can be an attraction for domestic and foreign tourists," he expressed, Saturday (3/3).
He appreciated the event organizers and the West Jakarta Administration for the holding of the festive event.
"Today we see people gather together. Happy celebrating Cap Go Meh," he exclaimed.
In the event, there were Jakarta BKOW Chairperson, Nur Asia Uno; West Jakarta Mayor, Anas Effendi; Jakarta Tourism and Culture Dept. Head, Tinia Budiati; and Indonesian Chinese Association (Inti) Chairperson, Teddy Sugiarto.