JAKARTA (Antara): The annual “Jalan Jaksa Festival” is going to be held this weekend, with Governor Sutiyoso is scheduled to officially open the event on Saturday, official said.
The event actually starts Friday, but the Governor will officially open it on Saturday,” said Oyong Hana Abidin, spokesperson of the Central Jakarta administration on Thursday.
Oyong said that this year’s festival would be organized by the Kebon Sirih Karang Taruna youth organization..
As many as 80 stands will take part in the two-day event, offering various tourism products and services, Oyong said, adding that the event which is also held to commemorate the country’s Independence Day, was expected to attract some 500 visitors, including foreign tourists.
Jalan Jaksa in Central Jakarta is known as the city’s main tourist site, especially among back packers, as it offers affordable accommodation. (**)
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