Various Attractions will Enliven Lebaran Betawi Festival at Monas
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Lebaran Betawi Festival will be held again on May 20-21, 2023 in the National Monument (Monas), Central Jakarta with the theme 'Betawi Kompak, Jakarta Sukses, Indonesia Maju' (Compact Betawi, Successful Jakarta, Advanced Indonesia).
It's really fun to reminisce
This festival this time will provide special treats, namely Hantaran or Anteran attractions, which are the traditions of the Betawi people during Eid.
Lebaran Betawi Festival Committee Chairman, Beky Mardani explained Anteran is depicted through the visit of a child to his parents or a young person to an older one by bringing anteran or gegawan.
Lebaran Betawi Festival to Kick Off on the Weekend"Anteran can also be in the form of gifts in the form of special foods such as dodol (traditional toffee-like confection made of sugar palm), geplak, wajik (sticky rice mixed with palm sugar), semur daging (gravy dish with meat cooked with a mixture of soy souce), and many more," she expressed, Thursday (5/18).
She explained several interesting events await visitors during the two days of Lebaran Betawi. Starting from the drum performance to the slick performances of Tanjidor, Samrah, and Gambang Keromong.
There are also performances of the legendary Keroncong Betawi and Keronjong Toegoe. After the performance of the Betawi Band, the first day's celebration will be closed by the screening of Layar Tancep.
"It's really fun to reminisce," he expressed.
On the following day, Palang Pintu performance is scheduled. Afterwards, visitors can witness the Betawi Cultural Parade enlivened by ondel-ondel, dancer groups, and martial arts fighters. The second day will be closed with a Lenong performance that is ready to entertain visitors.
"Brothers and sisters who wants a weekly night at Lebaran Betawi is guaranteed to have an exciting Sunday night," she exclaimed.
She added the series of attractions and performances starts at 8 AM onwards and is free. While enjoying the entertainment presented on stage, visitors can also enjoy Betawi culinary delights, buy a variety of interesting souvenirs and bring home a variety of unique Betawi accessories that are sold at the bazaar.
"All residents who miss the crowds of Lebaran Betawi-style residents, this is the time to return to making the Monas area a gathering place, while entertaining themselves by enjoying various attractions," she explained.
As for the information, this Lebaran Betawi is an annual agenda whose ideas purely come from the Betawi people, and is organized by the Betawi Trustees Association (MAPKB).
Technically, the implementation is supported by the Jakarta Provincial Government, as well as social organizations and studios that are members of MAPKB.
So many parties are involved, so it's no wonder that Lebaran Betawi is called the people's party, as it is presented by the results of the synergy of local government and residents, for the residents. The committee estimates that this event will be flooded with tens of thousands of people every day. Lebaran Betawi, not only provides a space for hospitality, but also a strong determination to maintain tradition.
"Lebaran Betawi is the way the Betawi people interpret hospitality after Eid. Gathering requires space and time, especially in Jakarta, which holds the title of megacity. The people are busy working, so sometimes they forget to greet each other. In this festival, not only Betawi people, but fellow Jakartans can meet and interact with each other, including with elements of Jakarta Government," she stated.
