The Pari Island Sub-District's traditional arts performance that was held in Lancang Island, South Seribu Island Sub-District, runs festive Friday (24/7) night.

The culture in Seribu Islands must be explored in order to become one of the tourism attractions besides natural beauty

There were various arts displayed in the event. One of them is gambang kromong (a traditional Betawi music ensemble) which enlivened by a Betawi comedian, Bolot and Marawis.

Seribu Islands Tourism and Culture Sub-Department, Irfal Guvi said the event is intended to preserve culture and establish friendship or known as silaturahmi with local people.

"Besides preserving existing culture, we also held silaturahmi after Eid ul-Fitr," told Irfal.

"The culture in Seribu Islands must be explored in order to become one of the tourism attractions besides natural beauty," he said.