Let's Stop at Jakarta Ramadan Street Music While Waiting for Iftar
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy (Parekraf) Agency collaborated with the Taman Rasuna Apartment to hold an event for Ngabuburit (hang out with family or friends) while waiting for iftar, namely Jakarta Ramadan Street Music at Pocket Park Taman Rasuna, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, starting from April 20 to 22 and 27 to 29, 2022.
We facilitate them to be creative as well as enliven the atmosphere of Ramadan in Jakarta
The event, which takes place from 4 PM to 6 PM, will be enlivened by performances from music bands and fostered studios (Jakpreneur) under Parekraf Agency.
With the theme 'Music Sore Ngabuburit', the performers will accompany the visitors with entertaining music.
Jakarta - Ricma and Warta Jazz Holds Ramadan Jazz Festival at Lapangan BantengCreative Economy Division Head Helma Dahlia said, besides celebrating Ramadan, it was also aimed to answer people's longing to enjoy music concerts and performing arts events.
"The past two years have seemed quiet without music, especially performing arts, because of the pandemic restrictions," she expressed, Wednesday (4/20).
She explained that the creative economy is one of the sectors affected by the pandemic, especially the music sub-sector. This music event was seen as a breath of fresh air not only for music lovers in Jakarta but also for artists to come back for creativity and fix the economy.
"During the pandemic, they had to not perform. But now we facilitate them to be creative as well as enliven the atmosphere of Ramadan in Jakarta," she added.
As for the information, the event also provides takjil for visitors.