Basuki Not Eliminate All Festival Activity Proposed by Disparbud
Reported by Andry | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Purba Hutapea, Head of Jakarta Tourism and Culture Department understands the decision of Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T. Purnama, who have eliminated a number of festival activity budget in general policy of 2016 City Budget (APBD)'s priorities and preliminary thresholds (KUA PPAS).
We understand it. City now focuses on flat, flood handling, health, public transportation and park
“We understand it. City now focuses
on flat, flood handling, health, public transportation and park,” he said at
City Hall, Monday (11/23).
Hutapea conveyed that Ahok did not
eliminate all festival activity proposed within 2016 KUA-PPAS. There are
several routine activities namely Abang-None election, Palang Pintu Festival
and North Coastal Festival.
“Culture festival yet Jakarta
anniversary festival weren’t eliminate yet,”
he explained.
According to him, many promotional
festival events eliminated with consideration these activities can be done
through a smart city and social media. In fact, a number of events related to
international conferences alike Council Promotion of Tourism In Asia are still
allowed to use EO (event organizer service).
Here are some eliminated festivals,
Jakartanaval, Indonesia Dance Festival, Kota Tua and Imlek Festival.
“More than 10 festivals were
eliminated,” he uttered.
