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Jakarta 8 months ago
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Calls grow for more Betawi lessons in Jakarta schools
Following the Jakarta city administration’s plan to ban the iconic ondel-ondel (giant Betawi effigy) buskers from streets, city council members and historians have called for deeper integration of Betawi culture into the school curriculum to ensure its continuity and relevance among the younger generation.
Jakarta 8 months ago
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Uncertain future hangs over ‘ondel-ondel’ buskers
Buskers might soon find themselves left on the streets without a means of earning an income if Jakarta's proposed ban on ondel-ondel comes to pass, though an expert has pointed out that the giant Betawi effigy is the very embodiment of "street art".
Regional Elections 1 year ago
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Pramono overtakes Ridwan in latest Jakarta governor race opinion poll
Pramono Anung and running mate Rano Karno are now the frontrunners in the Jakarta governor election, overtaking former popular West Java governor Ridwan Kamil and running mate Suswono in the latest public opinion poll released about a month before voting day.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
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Jakarta governor candidates battle for Betawi support
Jakarta governor candidate Ridwan Kamil is mounting a challenge to his biggest rival in the race in appealing to the Betawi people, Jakarta’s native ethnic group, through campaign promises and discussions geared toward cultural preservation and giving the community more widespread recognition.
Politics 1 year ago
Jokowi picks traditional Betawi attire for final state address
The President arrived at the Senayan legislative complex in South Jakarta at 9 a.m. on Friday. He appeared to be wearing a black beskap (traditional tuxedo) with a chained ornament in his pocket, a black songkok (traditional male hat) and songket (woven fabric) wrapped around his waist.
Front Row 1 year ago
Sari Pacific Jakarta-BMW Eurokars collab celebrates Jakarta, Betawi culture
As the city prepares to celebrate its 497th anniversary on June 22, the Sari Pacific Jakarta, Autograph Collection will be marking the momentous occasion in collaboration with BMW Eurokars, enlivening the special day through simple initiatives and ideas that are expected to leave deep memories for everyone.
