| Jakarta
Festivals and Events |
| Indonesia
Public Holidays 2009 |
| Date |
Day |
Holiday |
| 01 Jan |
Thursday |
New Year's Day |
| 26 Jan |
Monday |
Chinese New Year 2560 |
| 09 Mar |
Monday |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| 26 Mar |
Monday |
Hindu New Year (Nyepi) |
| 10 Apr |
Friday |
Good Friday |
| 09 May |
Saturday |
Hari Raya Waisak |
| 21 May |
Thursday |
Ascension |
| 20 Jul |
Monday |
Hari Isra'Mi'raj Nabi |
| 17 Aug |
Monday |
Indo Independence Day |
| 20 Sep |
Sunday |
End of Ramadan |
| 21-22 Sep |
Mon - Tue |
Eid Al-Fitr 1430 |
| 27 Nov |
Friday |
Eid Al-Adha 1430 |
| 18 Dec |
Friday |
Islamic New Year 1431 |
| 25 Dec |
Friday |
Christmas Day |
| *) The following Monday will
be a public holiday |
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| Scheduled Festivals/Events
July & August 2009 |
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| July Festivals & Events |
| Jakarta Fair |
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Dates : June
13 - July 20, 2009
Place : Kemayoran Fairground
In the centre of 'old' Jakarta
Description: Part of the city's Anniversary celebrations, the Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from speciality food items to traditional handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the many exhibitors, there is also live entertainment including music, dance and cultural performances. |
| Jaksa Street Festival |
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Dates : July 01 - August 31, 2009
Place : Jakarta, Indonesia
Description: Jalan Jaksa is the main backpacker and tourist street in Jakarta, and is lined with cheap accommodation, budget restaurants and friendly bars. Each year it celebrates its diverse identity with the annual Jaksa Street Festival which includes live music, local Batawi art exhibitions, craft stalls and sporting contests. The sole goal of the day is to have fun and entertainment usually carries on late in to the night. |
| Isra'Mi'raj Nabi |
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Dates : July
20, 2009
Place : Various venues
Description: Isra 'and Mi'raj is believed as one of the events in the world of Islam that give effect to important rituals and patterns keberagamaan Muslim community as a whole. Isra 'is believed as the spiritual journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Masjidil Haram to Mas-jidil Aqsha, while Mi'raj is a journey from Masjidil Aqsha next to Sidratul Muntaha. Through the Isra 'Mi'raj this is, the teachings on prayer as much as 5 times gain legitimacy as part of the rituals of Islam. |
| Indonesia International Motor Show |
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Dates : July
24 - August 02, 2009
Place : Jakarta International Expo
Description: Zoom into the PT Jakarta International Expo for the annual Indonesia International Motor Show. With an estimated 220,000 visitors and 300 different car brands, it's the highest geared motor event in the eastern world. |
| Jakarta International 10 K |
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Dates : July
26, 2009
Place : Jakarta City Government Sport
Description: Held in celebration of Jakarta anniversary with elite participants of world known runners, as well as national athletes, students and amateurs nation wide. |
| Q! Film Festival |
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Dates : July
27 - August 05, 2009
Place : Jakarta, Indonesia
Description: One of its kind in a Muslim country, the Q! Film Festival showcases films with a gay, HIV and AIDS theme. Each year the schedule gets bigger and better inviting international filmmakers, distributers and thousands more spectators to Jakarta venues. |
| Video Festival Jakarta |
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Dates : July
28 - August 09, 2009
Place : National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta
Description: COMEDY is an effective way to free ourselves from anxiety. As a critique that disguise itself as a form of entertainment, comedy helps us to reflect, laugh at ourselves, protest without anger, and turn calamity into hilarity. As a way to communicate, comedy never dies and has been accompanying us since time immemorial, from the form of comedy that uses the body as a medium to one that uses the audio-visual language. |
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| August
Festivals & Events |
| Flora and Fauna Festival |
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Dates : August 01 - August 31, 2009
Place : Jakarta, Indonesia
Description: Indonesia is well known for its huge variety of flora and fauna and as such, it attracts specialists and other interested groups from all over the world. Among the events planned for the festival are seminars on plant care and propagation, rock climbing and painting competitions. There is also a competition to choose Miss Flora. |
| Indo Independence Day |
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Dates : August 17, 2009
Place : Various venues
Description:The Indonesian Declaration of Independence was officially proclaimed at 10.00 a.m. sharp on Friday, August 17, 1945. The declaration marked the start of the five year diplomatic and armed-resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949. |
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