20,000 People Flocked to Lebaran Betawi
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Arief Rahman
Dozens of people thronged to 2015 Lebaran Betawi that staged in Lapangan Banteng, Gambir, Central Jakarta since Saturday (8/22) until today.
Every day, we managed to attract more than 20,000 visitors
"Every day, we managed to attract more than 20,000 visitors," told Zainudin, Head of Betawi Deliberation Body (Bamus), after closing a ceremony of Lebaran Betawi, Sunday (8/23).
According to Zainudin, all the shortcomings will be fixed. He also hoped, the festival could always be held on 4th week of Syawal or 4 weeks after Idul Fitri. "Thus, the committee can prepare it better," he stated.
Lebaran Betawi will Be an Annual EventRelaying on beritajakarta.com's report, besides Jakartans, the festival is also attended by Regional Working Unit (SKPD) officers.
Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' T Purnama disclosed Jakartans are supposed to be grateful because they still could forgive and meet each other through Lebaran Betawi.
"We are very grateful because Muslims here could forgive each other. This is one of our Nation characteristic," He uttered.
Dini Hasanah, (32), one of visitors admitted she was happy because of Lebaran Betawi.
"I am happy because of many Betawi cultures displayed, especially culinary. I hope it could be better in future, especially in terms of stand and cleanliness," hoped a citizen of Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
