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Surakarta holds opera to welcome home Lebaran travelers
The Central Java city of Surakarta (also known as Solo) is holding the Ramayana opera (Sendratari Ramayana) “Bakdan Neng Solo” (Lebaran in Solo) on the field of Vastenburg Castle from June 28- 30
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A scene from Ramayana ballet. (JP/Tarko Sudiarno)
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he Central Java city of Surakarta (also known as Solo) is holding the Ramayana opera (Sendratari Ramayana) “Bakdan Neng Solo” (Lebaran in Solo) on the field of Vastenburg Castle from June 28- 30.
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“Two hundred professional artists are involved in this show. The Lebaran exodus is a tradition for most Javanese, which sees them travel to their hometowns. The Surakarta city administration has initiated this event to entertain travelers as they return to Surakarta,” explained Esthy Reko Astuti, who oversees the Tourism Ministry’s tourism marketing.
The performance is free of charge and starts at 07:30 p.m. The Ramayana opera has become an annual event in Surakarta, and this year marks the third time it is held. Last year, the event attracted around 2,000 visitors every night. (asw)
