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| Jakarta
Festivals and Events |
| Indonesia
Public Holidays 2008 |
| Date |
Day |
Holiday |
| 01 Jan |
Tuesday |
New Year's Day |
| 10 Jan |
Thursday |
Islamic New Year 1429 |
| 07 Feb |
Thursday |
Chinese New Year 2559 |
| 07 Mar |
Friday |
Hindu New Yeaar 1930 |
| 20 Mar |
Thursday |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| 21 Mar |
Friday |
Good Friday |
| 01 May |
Thursday |
Ascension |
| 20 May |
Tuesday |
Hari Raya Waisak |
| 30 Jul |
Wednesday |
Hari Isra'Mi'raj Nabi |
| 17 Aug |
Friday |
Indo Independence Day |
| 18 Aug |
Monday |
Extended Weekend |
| 01 Oct |
Wednesday |
Eid al-Fitr 1429 |
| 02 Oct |
Thursday |
End of Ramadan |
| 08 Dec |
Monday |
Eid al-Adha 1429 |
| 25 Dec |
Thursday |
Christmas Day |
| 29 Dec |
Monday |
Islamic New Year 1430 |
| *) The following Wednesday
will be a public holiday |
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| Scheduled Festivals/Events
May & June 2008 |
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| May
Festivals & Events |
| Ascension Day |
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Dates : May
01, 2008
Place : Throughout Indonesia
Description: Following his resurrection, Christians believe
that Jesus ascended to heaven, watched by his disciples. And despite
Christianity being a minority religion in Indonesia, Ascension Day
is celebrated as a public holiday and special services take place
at churches throughout the region. |
| Jakarta Fashion & Foods Festival 2008 |
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Dates : May
15 - 25, 2008
Place : Sentra Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
Description: Fueled by the vision to turn Jakarta into a
retail tourism destination, Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival
(JFFF), a grandiose annual event, has been held each month of May.
JFFF was brought to life through the synergy of DKI Jakarta’s District
Government & Summarecon, supported by the Association of Indonesian
Fashion Designers & Entrepreneurs (APPMI), Martha Tilaar Group,
MRA Media Group, Metro TV and Esmod School of Fashion. |
| Waisak Festival |
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Dates : May
20, 2008
Place : Throughout Indonesia
Description: Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival.
During this time, people celebrate the triple anniversary of Lord
Buddha - his birth, his attaining of Enlightenment and his passing
away into Nirvana. Also known as the Buddhist Festival of Light,
colourful bamboo-framed lanterns adorn the interior of every home
and incredible luminous displays decorate the streets of most towns. |
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June Festivals & Events |
| World Batik Summit |
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Dates : June
01, 2008
Place : Jakarta, Indonesia
Description: The pilot project of the worldwide convention
and exhibition for batik This event will be attended by many countries. |
| Jakarta Fair and Jakarta Great Sales |
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Dates : June
14 - July 14, 2008
Place : Jakarta, Indonesia
Description: The annual Jakarta Fair is held to celebrate
the anniversary of the Jakarta city with entertainment and promotions
of the Indonesia products. The event also an opportunity to promote
Jakarta as one of the most prefferred shopping destinations in Asia.
Extensive discounts and programs are offered in shopping malls,
departement stores, restaurants and hotels throughout Jakarta.
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A quick glance will tell you that there
really is quite a bit going on in Jakarta.
Of course most of the events are geared towards the local population
and as such the language used will be Indonesian - but don't let
that hold you back - go, (especially to any dance or puppet show)
you'll be surprised how warmly you are welcomed.
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