Jakarnaval
| Jakarnaval | |
|---|---|
| Type | cultural |
| Significance | Celebration of anniversary of Jakarta. |
| Celebrations | Parades, parties, open-air performances |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Carnival |
Jakarnaval is an annual cultural parade organized by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government as part of the founding of Jakarta's anniversary in Indonesia.[1][2]Anniversary of Jakarta is celebrated by arranging various program throughout the month of June every year, such as Jakarta Fair, Jakarta Night Festival, Kota Tua Creative Festival etc.[3]
Jakarnaval is a flagship activity of the celebration of the anniversary of Jakarta's founding, and is usually held at venues centered around Merdeka Square, Jakarta.[4] Jakarnaval has been included in the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism's annual calendar of tourism events. The carnival usually displays an art parade followed by a float parade.[5][6] The carnival parade displays different communities and cultures of Indonesia.[7] Some foreign embassies based in Jakarta also participate the Jakarnaval parade to represent their respective countries' cultures.[8]
References
- ^ "Jakarta Anniversary; 5,000 to Participate in 2019 Jakarnaval". Tempo. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Jakarta spends Rp 20b on festive anniversary celebration". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Jakarta celebrates 487th anniversary in style". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "More roads closed as Jakarta anniversary celebration continues". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ "Jakarnaval to return after two-year hiatus". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Grandiose carnival amuses Jakartans". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "Jakarnaval 2019 portrays local and foreign culture, arts". Antara News. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Foreign Embassies to Join Jakarnaval 2019". Tempo. Retrieved 30 June 2019.