Jakarnaval

Jakarnaval
Typecultural
SignificanceCelebration of anniversary of Jakarta.
CelebrationsParades, parties, open-air performances
Frequencyannual
Related toCarnival

Jakarnaval is an annual cultural nuance parade organized by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government which is arranged as part of commemoration of the anniversary of Jakarta 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 celebration of anniversary of Jakarta, 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 always gets great interest from both the community and special actors of arts and culture. It usually displays an art parade followed by a float parade.[5][6] The carnival parade displays different community and cultures of Indonesia.[7] Some foreign embassies based in Jakarta also participate the Jakarnaval parade to represent respective countries culture.[8]

  1. ^ "Jakarta Anniversary; 5,000 to Participate in 2019 Jakarnaval". Tempo. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Jakarta spends Rp 20b on festive anniversary celebration". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Jakarta celebrates 487th anniversary in style". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  4. ^ "More roads closed as Jakarta anniversary celebration continues". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Jakarnaval to return after two-year hiatus". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Grandiose carnival amuses Jakartans". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Jakarnaval 2019 portrays local and foreign culture, arts". Antara News. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Foreign Embassies to Join Jakarnaval 2019". Tempo. Retrieved 30 June 2019.