Let's Enliven Cipayung Eid Festival at Cilangkap Agro Tourism
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Confused because you don't have an agenda for the weekend? It's better to visit the Cilangkap Agro Tourism area, Jalan Raya Cilangkap, RT 06/RW01, Cilangkap Urban Village, East Jakarta. There will be held the Cipayung Eid Festival which presents various cultural arts performances and bazaars.
The festival will be lively, as it is supported by various communities and elements
The event with the theme of the Nyorog Tradition 'The Closer the More Cultured' is slated for two days, Saturday (5/6) and Sunday (5/7).
Cipayung Sub-district Head, Panangaran Ritonga stated various Betawi arts will be performed in this festival, such as Palang Pintu tradition, Betawi Martial Arts, Rampak Bedug drumming music, Wayang Kulit Betawi (shadow puppets), and Ondel-ondel (Betawi effigies) procession.
Idul Fitri Holiday, 20,832 Tourists Visit Untung Jawa Island"Dozens of UKMs will also enliven it by presenting their various products," he expressed, Friday (5/5).
On the first day, Saturday (5/6), the event began with a welcoming ceremony and opening ceremony by East Jakarta Mayor, Muhammad Anwar, from 8 AM to 12 PM.
"On the first day, it is planned to last until 11 PM with the performance of the Betawi Wayang as the closing," he explained.
Then on the second day, there will be various Betawi arts and cultural performances from 7 AM to 4.15 PM.
"The festival will be lively, as it is supported by various communities and elements of society. So, let's come and liven it up," he stated.