Jakarta Dept. of Tourism and Culture will introduce Betawi culture to young generation through Enjoy Jakarta Music Festival. The festival will be held in Fatahillah Museum on 5 December, performing music and Betawi arts.
Local bands like Naif and Jiung Band will perform together in this festival, as well as new comer bands such as One Foot Japan, Mazagi, Defour Chamber, and street children musician from Himata Foundation.
Betawi arts like Gambang Kromong, Tanjidor, Ondel-ondel, Kasidahan, Rebana Biang, Samra, and Nandak Ganjen Dance will be performed there. “Betawi souvenirs and culinary can be found there easily,” said Tini Budiati for the agency staff, Monday (11/30).
The festival will be held at 9 am to 10 pm. “It is hoped Enjoy Jakarta Music Festival will enhance the awareness of young generation toward loving and socializing Betawi culture,” she added.
Related to the festival icon, she expressed late Benyamin Sueb will be the icon. He is the most popular Betawi icon after producing 75 music albums and 53 movies during his carrier. “He is our inspirator to arouse Betawi art and culture,” she added.