JAKARTA - The 2026 Betawi Lebaran event continued to be lively at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta. The venue was crowded with visitors on the last day of the celebration, which was enlivened by typical culinary and various Betawi cultural attractions.
Since around 10.00 WIB, the Banteng Square area was filled with visitors, dominated by families, while young people also seemed to enliven the event. In fact, a number of residents were seen laying out mats in the park area while enjoying food.
In various corners of the location, Betawi specialties such as egg shells and dodol are the focus of visitors. In fact, at one of the stalls, residents can witness the process of making dodol which is stirred in a large pan.
Long queues were seen at a number of food stalls, both those run by UMKM actors and free food provided by the committee.
"Since 9 am, I've been here, I've been around too, we've been eating up to the library area. The queue for food was also very long," said one of the visitors, Lubna quoted by ANTARA, April 12.
In addition to hunting for culinary delights, visitors also crowded the folk game area and the main stage to watch various performances taking place.
On the other hand, the interaction with Betawi cultural icons is also an attraction, seen from the queue of residents who take photos with ondel-ondel and Abang None Jakarta.
This activity also presents thematic zones in the form of administrative houses from North Jakarta, South Jakarta, East Jakarta, West Jakarta, and the Thousand Islands which showcase the uniqueness of each region.
Not only that, the food and fashion bazaar which is enlivened by UMKM players and various typical Jakarta food dishes are also the destination of visitors.
Meanwhile, the Jakarta Library area presents an archive collection and old clippings, photos of the condition of Jakarta in the past, Betawi typical clothing, to cultural knickknacks such as wayang golek. This area also provides interactive activities such as coloring which is followed by children.
A number of stands also feature cultural objects such as Betawi batik cloth and traditional jewelry that attract visitors.
Various photo spots themed Jakarta are also provided and used by residents to capture moments with their families.
The 2026 Betawi Lebaran activity which lasted for three days became a space for residents to enjoy culinary, entertainment, and also to get to know Betawi culture directly.
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