| 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
July & August 2008 |
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| July
Festivals & Events |
| Jakarta Fair 2008 |
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Dates : June
12 - July 13, 2008
Place : Kemayoran, Jakarta
Description:The annual Jakarta Fair 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 best shopping destinations in Asia.
The 2008 Jakarta Fair is aiming to attract a record number of visitors,
from June 12 to July 13 and would be filled with around 2,000 participating
companies, ranging from car makers to food and beverage producers
and sporting goods manufacturers.è |
| Enjoy Jakarta Marine Festival 2008 |
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Dates : July,
2008
Place : Thausand Islands, Jakarta
Description: This Event will be held at Thausand Island,
Jakarta on first of July 2008. |
| Ascension Day of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W |
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Dates : July
30, 2008
Place : Various Venue
Description: Ascension Day of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W is a
important happening for moslem. |
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August Festivals & Events |
| Flora And Fauna Exposition And Festival |
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Dates : August,
2008
Place : Jakarta
Description: The two weeks long exposition is opened to public
with highlight activities are exhibition of various types of flower
plants, workshop, various competition such as painting, photography,
contest of Miss Flora. |
| Jakarta Wedding Festival |
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Dates : August,
2008
Place : Jakarta
Description: A unique event presenting the rich diversity
of Indonesia? bridal costumes, as well as the fascinating wedding
rituals from different parts of the country. |
| Indonesia Independen Day Celebration |
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Dates : August
17, 2008
Place : Various Indonesia
Description: Every 17 August, Indonesian people throughout
the world celebrate its Independence day.Indonesia one of the famous
countries of Asia gained freedom the colonial rule on 17th August.
So, this particular day is celebrated by the people of Indonesia
as their Independence Day. People of Indonesia take part in the
Independence Day Celebrations with full enthusiasm.The people of
Indonesia begin the preparations for celebrating the Independence
Day much more in advance to make the event a grand success. The
skyscrapers of the country mainly the official buildings located
around town displays lighted designs or large banners .the fences
around the most popular presidential palace of Indonesia and also
other important government offices are clothed in red and white
bunting. The shopping malls of the country are also ornamented in
red and white bunting. Moreover, certain special discount sales
are also offered to the visitors for Independence Day.
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