DKI Jakarta
The Capital City of DKI
Jakarta is “Jakarta”
Jakarta
is the dynamic capital city of the Republic of Indonesia. The center of
government and business. One of the highly populated urban areas in Indonesia
with it’s about 12 million people gathered from all those diverse ethnic and
cultural groups that’s make Indonesia. Jakarta offers a variety of
entertainment ranging from cultural performances to clubs feature international
singers and bands.Jakarta is a paradoxical melting pot of Old and New and
reflects it’s people, architecture and history. Here will find towering
skyscrapers and modern shopping malls. For history lovers and explorers,
Jakarta’s historical Kota district and many bustling markets will keep us
enthralled.
Jakarta is the social, cultural, economic and
political hub of the nation. It is home to many of the country’s finest
research institutions, educational facilities and cultural organizations.
Jakarta is the uniquely both the seat of national as well as regional
government. Jakarta strategically positioned on the west side of the island of
Java, the Capital City is the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. A
side from being the seat of government, it is also on of the nation’s most
important centers of commerce and industry. Being a nerve center of such vital
importance to the nations, political and economic life, it is not surprising
that some of the best facilities of accommodation, travel and
telecommunications infrastructures are available in Jakarta.
Jakarta is far from being the cold,
impersonal city that such a description might suggest. Almost 500 years old,
the capital city bears a warm personality, molded by centuries of contact with
peoples, cultures and creeds from all part of the archipelago and the
world.From Jakarta, sophisticated land, air and sea transport is available to
the rest of the country. Jakarta has proudly developed into one of Asia’s most
prominent metropolitan centers and now going to Cosmopolitan centers. Jakarta’s 20,000 hotel rooms at cut price
rates. Over 30 golf courses in and around Jakarta. Good news for business and
travelers. Jakarta has undergone dramatic growth.
Jakarta’s history dates back as far as the 5th
century. Long before the arrival of the first Europeans, Jakarta was known to
seafarers from Arabia and Asia as an important trading port called Sunda
Kelapa. The first confirmed record of inhabitants in the area comes from a Tugu
inscription which reefers to a community of the Taruma Nagara Kingdom living
along the north coast near what later became known as Sunda Kelapa.
Moslem forces led by Prince Fatahillah from
neighboring sultanate of Cirebon conquered the port. The Prince Fatahillah
after assault the Portuguese navy fleet was destroyed. Fatahillah change the
named of the Sunda Kelapa port to Jayakarta, meaning “Great Victory”, this event
took place on June 22, 1527, a date
which was officially recognized as the birth of the city of Jakarta, when the
harbor town of Sunda Kelapa by the conquering Prince Fatahillah.
Under the aggressive leadership of Jan
Pieterszoon Coen, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) proceeded forcibly to take
possession of the town of Jayakarta completely destroyed and renamed it Batavia
on May 30, 1619, in it place, they founded the city of Batavia which began as a
small fortified trading post, but eventually grew to came the capital of the
biggest Dutch overseas colony, the Netherlands East Indies. Dutch forces
mustering at Onrust island in the Jayakarta Bay, launched an all-out attack on
the port. Dutch colonial control Indonesia continued for over three centuries
until the outbreak of World War II when Japanese occupying forces took over.
When the Javanese imperial forces invaded the
Indies at the beginning of World War II, they renamed the city Jakarta. At the
end of the war, it was here that the Indonesian nationalist leaders proclaimed
the country’s independence, with Merdeka
or the Indonesian Declaration of Independence. The city name was finally
changed to Jakarta. This long and rather turbulent history has left it’s stamp
on the face of the city. Jakarta’s architecture, for example, displays the
various influences, Indonesian and foreign, which have over the centuries come
to these shores. Many buildings are landmarks of history.
Jakarta has own unique people and culture
known as Betawi (meaning Batavia). Reflecting influences from as far away as
India, Portugal, Arabia, Japan, China, Britain and the Malay Peninsula. Betawi
culture has it’s own music, costumes, language and cuisine which reflect
Jakarta’s unique identity, not only a melting pot of local cultures but also
international cultures as well. Victory on June 22, 1527, marked the founding
of modern Jakarta and is celebrated annually by the city.
Today, Jakarta’s face is rapidly changing to
accommodate the demands of modern life. The increased appreciation of the
irreplaceable value of their heritage about Jakarta seems to guarantee that the
city’s soul will not be lost.
Jakarta is administratively divided into the following named
districts(note that these district except central Jakarta are very dense in
terms of area):
- Central Jakarta (Jakarta Pusat) - The Heart
of Jakarta's Administrative, Government and financial, an aptly named
district and the site of Jakarta's symbol, the 132 metre Monas (Monumen Nasional) and also the world's largest city square
"Lapangan Merdeka". The city is also considered as part of old
Jakarta (Batavia) which could be recognized by its 2 noticable
colonial building the president's palace and the National Museum of
Indonesia, both are built in the 19th century. However due to major
development within the city, this area is now filled with modern highrise
infrastucture such as office buildings, hotels, Shopping centers complex and is also home to Jakarta's famous
Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle). It is here that you can find
Jakarta's most top exclusive and lifestyle malls, such as Grand Indonesia
in the Hotel Indonesia Complex, Senayan Plaza and Senayan city in
"Jalan Asia-Africa"(Asia-Africa street). Central Jakarta also
consist one of the world's largest sporting stadium the "Gelanggang
Olahraga Bung Karno" and South-East Asia's largest Mosque the
"Istiqal Mosque" and Indonesia's only Gothic Catholic Cathedral.
- West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) - This site
is also part of the Old Batavia oldtown and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown
called "Glodok" area. Glodok is more of electronic
promenade of Jakarta, however is rich in street hawker food and Chinese
cuisine restaurant as well as old Chinese temples complexes. There are
alot of shopping going on in this area as well, as it is home to
Indonesia's largest shopping mall "Mall Taman Anggrek"(Orchid
Garden Mall) and cheap shopping lanes could be found in Mangga Dua. This
area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red
light district quarter "Mangga Besar".
- South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan) -
Jakarta's middle upper class and elite's residential area and is also part
of Jakarta's business centre. Where you can find upscale shopping centres
and malls, restaurants, hotels, bustling nightlife and entertainment
centre, Blok M, Senayan sports complex, and affluent residential areas.
- East Jakarta (Jakarta Timur) -
Industrial Quarter of the city, and Location of Taman Mini Indonesia
Indah where you can see parts of Indonesia's multiethnic community
rounded up as 1, also crafted good at Utan Kayu art community, Cibubur
camping ground, and Jakarta's 2nd airport, Halim Perdanakusuma airport.
- North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) - Jakarta's
main harbor area and home to Jakarta's only surviving old town area "Jakarta
kota tua" a small area consisting of dutch colonial buildings,
its streets are throng with hawker food, crafted good artist as well as
Jakartans youth hanging around. This area contains the Fatahillah
Museum or Jakarta History Museum(former old Jakarta town hall), a
numbers of other museums and cafes converted from old Batavia's offices,
banks, warehouses and shops also exist within the old town. Place filled
with excitement and bustling entertainment is no other than The Ancol
Bayfront City Asia's largest integrated tourism area consiting of
fascinating Dufan theme park, Sea World, art markets, eco parks, shopping
mall and beachside entertainment. The beautiful Thousand Islands is
located in North Jakarta as well, a place where people could escape the
city's heavy combustion and pollution and enjoy beautiful beach with
marine parks and world class resorts.
Presidential Palace
Presidential Palace, (North of
the National Monument). Official residence and office of the
Indonesian president is open to the public on weekends for free, preferably
make reservation first and use formal clothes, no sandals.
Traditional Costumes
The men's Betawinese traditional costume is
Shanghai mode coat and harmony pantalon, wounded by Lacan cloth at the waist,
headdress (liskol) that made of Lokcan cloth, a Keris (creese) slipped into
belt, and Pantofel shoes.All of the accessories appear firmness and readiness
that it's special characteristic of Betawinese.The women's using Kebaya
(specific women dress), Veil, Batik cloth, and Sandals.
The Peoples
Betawi,
Sudanese, Javanese, Chinese and Indians. Jakarta not only home to people from
more than 300 ethnic groups from all over the Indonesian archipelago, but has
also adopted the customs and traditions of the many foreign influences that
have reached it’s shores over the centuries. These influences include the
Dutch, Portuguese, British, Japanese, Arab, Malay, Chinese and Indian inner
alia. Jakarta’s indigenous people are the Betawi (From Batavia), language,
customs, culture and cuisine reflect the influences which have shaped the city
over the countries.
Shopping Malls
- Shopping
Malls: Despite the crushing poverty exhibited in
many parts of the city, Jakarta has a large number of giant, glittering malls. Note that, for imported
goods, prices in many of the more expensive stores can be much higher than
what would be charged in the same shops in other countries. The up-market
malls in Jakarta are the centrally located Grand Indonesia (including the
department stores of Seibu, Alun-Alun Indonesia, as well as restaurants
and a cinema on the top floors) and opposite to it Plaza Indonesia (including
Marks and Spencer, as well as restaurants, cafes and a cinema), Pacific
Place (including M Department Store, Kidzania Theme Park), Plaza Senayan
(including Sogo and Metro), Senayan City (including Debenhams), Taman
Anggrek (with ice skating), Pondok Indah Malls (including Sogo and Metro),
Mal Kelapa Gading (including Sogo), and Mall of Indonesia (including
Centro).
- Markets: In addition to malls, there are also
numerous extremely large shopping
centres, quite a few of which can be found in the Mangga Dua
(Two Mangoes) area. These include the huge ITC, Pasar Pagi
Mangga Dua and the gigantic WTC (Wholesale Trade Centre) Mangga Dua,
massive indoor markets with hundreds upon hundreds of shops selling
everything at wholesale prices, including fake branded items, and pirated
movies/DVDs. When you shop in those places, you can always bargain the
price. As general rule, you should start the bargain with half from the
initial offered price. Tanah Abang and Pasar Baru are hugely popular among
Malaysian tourists.
- Supermarkets: There are a number of large, modern
supermarkets in Jakarta. These include Giant, Hero, Hypermart, Carrefore,
Lotte, CemChicks, Superindo etc.
The
Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal
Mosque in the center of the city wits huge dome and rakish minarets is said to
be the largest in South East Asia. Close by towards Pasar Baru we find the St.
Cecilia Cathedral, a memorable sight with it’s filigree spires.
The
Portuguese Church
Portuguese
Church, situated in downtown Jakarta is the Portuguese Church, built between
1693 and 1696 for the Portuguese-speaking people of Batavia. Although rather
plain from the outside, it’s interior is quite impressive with it’s baroque
pulpit and organ.
The
National Monument (Monas)
Jakarta’s best known landmark, The National
Monument (Monas) located in Merdeka (Independence) square at the center of as
it’s commonly known is the city’s most recognizable landmark 137 meters high,
crowned by a flame representing Independence covered with 35 kg of pure gold on
the top of monument. Monas is a symbol Jakarta City, could be seen from all
corners of Jakarta. We can see the Jakarta capital city from the top. View the
city from the Observation Deck or visit the base of the monument where are
series of dioramas portrays the dramatic story of Indonesia’s history. It
stands for the people’s determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of
their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945. The base
houses a historical museum and a hall for meditation. The monument is open to
the public and upon request the lift could carry visitors to the top which
offers a bird’s eye view over the city and the sea.
The National Monument has been the proud of
Jakarta citizen since it’s development in 1960. It’s strategic location is
surrounded by the other important buildings, such as The President’s Palace,
Istiqlal Mosque, Gambir Railways Station, City Hall also The National Museum,
etc.
The
Indonesian National Museum
The
Indonesian National Museum (Museum Nasional), located (Jalan Medan Merdeka
Barat No. 12, Jakarta Pusat) on the west side of Merdeka square houses one of
the most complete collections of Chinese ceramics, bronzes as well as an
important collection of stone age relics and artifacts. The National Museum
established in 1778 by the Dutch collector J.M.C. Rademacher under the auspices
of the Batavia Association of Arts and Sciences, is the largest repository of
the nation’s heritage. Behind the classical façade, the museum houses
collections of prehistoric, ethnographic and archaeological artifacts,
including one of the world’s largest collections of South East Asian ceramics
and Hindu Javanese arts.
It
starts from prehistorically era which is divided into two periods. The Stone
Period and Metal Period. From these periods we can find many artifacts, such as
skeleton of The Ancient Man. The most amazing collection in this museum are the
ancient ornament and weapon made of 24-karat gold. Tens, even hundreds of complexities
such as bracelet, necklace, ear stud, crown, ring, and Kris, gun, pistol, gold
spear are stored in a closely guarded special room. The snap of camera will not
give a good photo.The museum was opened in 1868 by the Batavia Society for art
and sciences. The museum has one of the finest numismatic collection in the
world and popularly known as Gedung Gajah or Elephant Building. The stone
elephant given by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in 1871, placed on the front
lawn of the building.
Jalan
Jaksa Party
Jalan Jaksa located in Menteng area, south
Jalan Merdeka, Central Jakarta, becomes a fair every year. A part of Betawi in
the past is here. That is a view of festival atmosphere on Jalan Jaksa Party at
a good glance. Many Betawi Cultures are performance to entertain the visitors
who are filling up festival location.
Lenong, Gambang Kromong, Tanjidor and many
ethnic dances are performanced routinely. We can having the unique art and
culture, also Betawi traditional foods, such as Kerak telor, Laksa Ketupat,
Dodol, Rangi, Jongkong, Cendol and other are millions people’s favorite until
now. We can eat all of them here.The visitors, not only watching but also
invited to join in traditional performance. The visitors also can shop many low
priced goods, tell fortunes, eat traditional foods or follow any interesting
game.
The
Maritime Museum
The
Maritime Museum or Museum Bahari located (Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1 Jakarta Utara)
at the Sunda Kelapa Harbor or Fish Market is a restored Dutch warehouse dating
from 1652. durung the Japanese occupation it was used as a logistic depot, the
served as logistic depot of the PTT/Telkom and PLN. In 1977, it was officiated
to be Maritime Museum by Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ali Sadikin. Two warehouses
are the only remains of the first trading post and port of the Dutch East
Indies Company in Java. Here showing paraphernalia of Batavia’s seafaring
history, archeology, ethnography, etc.
In days gone by this sturdy building with it’s thick walls, wooden
floors and shuttered windows housed pepper, tea, cloth, coffee and other
trading goods for the VOC. The old harbormaster’s tower stands nearby.
The
Maritime Museum is the most complete ocean vessel collector. Many kinds of
vessel, both real and miniature, completed with their auxiliary information can
be found here. Battleship Kora-Kora from Maluku, Bugis Boat, Phinisi and
Padekawang and the miniature of Alut Pasa from Kalimantan are included in. also
many sea animals, maritime technology, sea archeology, sea anthropology,
folklore or legend about sea, and the other maritime aspects are collected in
The Maritime Museum. This museum represents the Indonesian’s Maritime Spirit,
like the song “Nenek Moyangku Orang Pelaut = My Ancestor was a seaman”.
The object of interests are
The
Old Harbor of Sunda Kelapa, The Traditional
Fish Market, Bank Mandiri Museum, The Puppet
Museum, The Fine Arts & Ceramic Museum, Betawi the Past’s Night, Arts
& Crafts Market, Museum Joang’45, Museum Sumpah Pemuda, The
Flea Market, The Adam Malik Museum, The
Jakarta Playhouse, The Sasmita Loka
Museum, Museum Kebangkitan Nasional, Satria
Mandala Museum, The Parliament Building, The
National Archives Museum, Taman Prasasti
Museum, Bird Market, Museum Arta
Suaka, Taman Ria Remaja Senayan, The
Museum of Philately, The Golden Snail
Theatre, The Non Aligned Nations Friendship Monument, The Orchid Gardens, The
Ragunan Zoo, Pekan Raya Jakarta, Abang – None
Election, Condet, Mekar Sari Fruit
Garden, Bekasi Park of Crocodile
Jakarta
History Museum
Jakarta History Museum or Museum Sejarah
Jakarta (Jl. Taman Fatahillah Jakarta) more familiar with the name Museum
Falahillah, housed in the old city hall or Stadhuis. Once the heart of the
colonial administration in the 18th century, the square underwent a
major restoration in the 1970’s. This museum has 37 rooms filled with old maps
and memorabilia from the days of Dutch colonial administration. The Stadhuis
itself stands of the historical square which was once the administrative center
of old Batavia. The Portuguese cannon on
the north side of the square is reportedly an impressive font of fertility.
This museum located exactly in Taman Fatahillah, side by side with Puppet
Museum and Ceramic Museum in the City (Kota).
Kota, as Chinatown at the Old Batavia. “Kota”
is the old section of Batavia known as Kota has the best collection of Dutch
colonial architecture, such as Gedung Fatahillah, now houses the Jakarta
History Museum and café Museum in it’s left wing. Housed in the former
“Stadhuis” or Town Hall of Batavia. The Jakarta History Museum features a rich
cache of memorabilia defecting the historical development of the city. The
collections of 18th century furnishings and portraits of the former
colonial governors. The solidly built building was completed in 1627, the
building initially served as the Dutch East Indies Company’s.
Additions and renovations including a stone
gate, offices and renovations were added between 1705 and 1715. The well-known
Indonesia hero, Prince Diponegoro of Yogyakarta, whose treacherous capture ended
a five year long guerrilla war against the Dutch rules in 1830, was said to
have been imprisoned in it’s dungeon before his exile to South Sulawesi. The
building was used as military barrack and office when the Jakarta City
Administration decided in the early 1970s to make it the focus of a restoration
plan of old Batavia. Now a museum, it provides the historical background of
Jakarta through displays of old maps and antiquities, including furniture and
porcelain used by the Dutch rulers of Batavia, plus a 16th century
Portuguese cannon which stand across the cobblestone square. And used by
successive governments right up through the 1960’s.
Ancol
Dreamland Amusement Park
Ancol Dreamland Amusement Park, This vast 300
hectares, ocean side park is Jakarta’s best and largest entertainment area for
all ages. Designed to usher the visitors into the fascinating world of modern
science and technology, the percent facility take him on an imaginative tour of
old Jakarta, Africa, America, Indonesia, Asia and the Palace of Dolls. Daily
lively performances of sea animals, a safe lagoon for boating, swimming, wide
rang of water sports facilities attack thousands of local and international
visitors. Jakartans are rightfully proud of their Dufan (Dunia Fantasi) or Fantasy
World.
Ancol Dream Park (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol)itself is well worth the
visit, however, don't hold high expectations for the beach or for the quality
of the sea water. Both the beach and the sea water are polluted and best
avoided. The Park consists of Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy world) with ticket fee Rp
150,000 (US$17.60) per person in week days and Rp 180,000 (US$21.20) per person
on week end-Sunday-and-Holiday, Atlantis Water Adventure (Waterboom) ticket fee
Rp 100,000 (US$11.80) per person, Seaworld (for the largest aquarium in South
East Asia), Gelanggang Samudra (Ocean Park) animals show ticket Rp 90,000
(US$10.60) per person, Fantastic Multimedia (Laser) Show ticket fee Rp 50,000
(US$5.90) per person, resorts, hotel, beach, marina, and great restaurants.
It's one of the biggest such parks in Asia. Entrance ticket fee to the complex
Rp 15,000 (US$1.80) per person excluding parking fee.
The
Fantasy World
Disneyland
of Indonesia, that is an exact sobriquet for this recreation place. Here the
visitors are invited to the fantasy world with high technology games. Like a
Disneyland of games, rides and special performances, ride the rollercoasters,
adventurous flume rides, turbo tour simulators, Halilintar Jet Coaster,
Kora-Kora, Arung Jeram, Niagara Waterfalls, Bianglala, Ontang-anting, Rajawali,
Rama-Shintha Show, Robo Cop, Scary House, Bumper Cars as well as many other
exciting fairground amusements at Dufan as Disneyland type theme park in Ancol.
Each of the areas is designed to give the visitor a feel of the region,
visiting through features and the architecture of the area at a certain period
of it’s history and by the use of animated puppets in the Palace of Dolls. The
Fantasy Land Park also offers a number of restaurants and souvenir shops.
Surrounding this is the spectacular Sea
World, the largest sea aquarium in South East Asia with over 5,000 tropical
fish in it’s tunnels and touch-pools with it’s amazing panorama of Indonesia
sea wealth, an Oceanarium with performances by sea animals from all over the
country, a safe lagoon for water sports. Stroll through Freshwater World or
journey to the bottom of the sea at Micro world. The touch pool allows us to
actually feel the marine life. Movies about the underwater world are regularly
screened. Five star hotels with cottages by the beach and much more.
The
Marina Jaya Ancol Beach
The
Marina Jaya Ancol Beach, a special harbor located in North Jakarta has many
wonderful beach recreation facilities, besides back and forth transportation to
Thousand Island or to Batam Jetfoil. This is a special port for yachts, motor
and sail boats and the port of departure for Thousand Islands, the scattered
islands in the Bay of Jakarta. This is also the place for marine recreation and
sports where each facility is amply provided. Prestigious water sport
equipment, such as water cycles, canoes, sail boats, jets ski, windsurfing,
diving and water ski, swimming and many others. For the fanatic lover of
sailing or fishing gear, here also rents special boats which are ready to use
anytime we want. Stalls along the beach serve drinks and snacks while tents are
available for sunbathers and sea lovers.
Thousand
Islands (Pualu Seribu)
Thousand Islands or Kepulauan Seribu is an
exotic area in the Jakarta Bay offers a haven away from the bustle or city
life. The one and only place, which offers two Tour Adventure enchantments,
maritime and archeology. One and a half hours from Jakarta, literally thousand
islands, a stunning spray of some 300 sandy, picturesque coral islands
promising a respite from the bustles of the city. The surrounding waters are a
paradise for skin divers. Here offer sport sailing, wind surfing, swimming,
snorkeling, scuba diving also sun bathing, cruising and fishing excursions are
easy to arrange. These are filled with a myriad of tropical fish which live
among the multicolored corals. The islands include national marine parks to
fully equipped resorts offering a range of modern facilities and water sports.
There are golden beaches fringed with coconut palms.
Some of the islands in this group developed
for Tour Adventure are Pulau Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Pulau Laki and Pulau Putri.
Pulau Tanjung near Pulau Putri has an airstrip. There are cabins for hire,
having fresh water on Pulau Air and Pulau Bidadari only. Pulau Papa Theo as a
holiday resort with cottages, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities. The
other islands are fulled with maritime tour Adventure attraction, such as sea
swimming, water ski, jet ski, diving, and windsurfing. And it’s bay water
promise a big challenge for the fishermen.
Pulau
Rambut
Pulau Rambut, this 45-hectare island, located
in the Thousand Islands, is an important bird sanctuary and breeding ground for
many bird species. From March to September it is home to up to 50,000 birds
migrating from Australia to the Asian Mainland. Also the lizards, python etc.
History of Buildings
- The period of Dutch
occupationBuilding that was built around 1920′s that is currently used as
a museum Joang 45 at the beginning was the family-run hotel “LC Schomper
“, a Dutch national who has been living in Batavia. The hotel was named
Schomper by name owner. The hotel was quite good and includes a well-known
in the South suburb of Batavia, with the main building that stands
majestically in the middle and flanked by a row of buildings inn rooms on
the left and right for overnight guests.The remaining accommodation room
building is currently living in some northern side of the main building,
currently used as a library, space creativity of children (children room)
and Panca Chess Wirawati office.
- The Japanese OccupationWhen
the Japanese go to Indonesia (1942-1945) and the control of Batavia, the
hotel was taken over by the youth of Indonesia and the switch functions as
a managed office Ganseikanbu Sendenbu (Japanese Propaganda Bureau) headed
by a Japanese, “Simizu”. In this office then held political education
program that began in 1942 to educate the youths Indonesia and funded
entirely by the Japanese government.
Collection
This can be seen in the museum traces the struggle of
independence of Indonesia with a collection of heritage objects fighters
Indonesia. Among these are the official car of the official President and First
Vice President who is known by car REP 1 and REP 2, and the car bombing
incident in Cikini. There are also collections of documentation photographs and
paintings depicting the struggle around the year 1945-1950′s. Some of the
figures shown are in a struggle statues chest.
Taman
Ismail Marzuki
Taman
Ismail Marzuki, a cultural center of international acclaim. The focal point of
cultural activities in Jakarta is the Jakarta Art Center, known as Taman Ismail
Marzuki or TIM. The largest of it’s kind in Southeast Asia and consists of
exhibition halls for many art works, theatres, an academy of arts, archives
building and a planetarium. A monthly program of events, available at hotel
counters, includes exhibitions, plays, music and poetry recitals, dance performances,
folk art and drama from the various regions of Indonesia. This Indonesian art
gallery also has Planetarium, Center of Literature Documentation, Cinema and
restaurants.
The
Soekarno & Hatta Monument – Gedung Proklamasi
The
Soekarno-Hatta Monument and Perintis Kemerdekaan Building (Museum Proklamator
Soekarno-Hatta), both are located at Jalan Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, on
the site of the former residence of the late President Soekarno where the
nation’s Independence was proclaimed. By the Perintis Kemerdekaan Building
stands the Soekarno and Hatta Monument, in commemoration of the nation’s first
President and Vice President, who together proclaimed Independence on behalf on
the Indonesian people.
Gedung Proklamasi, (Proclamation
Building); The historical site of Indonesian independence, where on
August 17th, 1945 Soekarno-Hatta (Indonesian first President and
vice-President) declared the nation’s independence.
The
Textile Museum
The
Textile Museum near Tanah Abang on Jalan K.S. Tubun No. 4 Jakarta Pusat, snows
a huge variety of exquisite hand woven textiles from all over the archipelago,
used for religious purposes and social occasions. The collections includes
cotton and silk batik, intricately woven ikat and a variety of traditional weaving
instruments. Each group has it’s history. In hundred years, the archipelago’s
clothes have changed the design many times. Even, some variations of design are
rare designs. All of the cloth collections stored here describe the history of
Indonesian textile world.In this interesting architectural building, there is a
collection of traditional textile production equipments. From a simple weaving
machine until modern batik equipment. All
of cloth and batik types in Indonesia shown in this museum, frequently
become international designer’s inspiration.
The
Indonesia Miniature Park
Indonesia
Miniature Park (Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature
Park, popularly “Taman Mini”). 300 hectares Park provides an excellent overview
of Indonesia’s Unity in Diversity as The National Motto. Each of Indonesia’s
represented with traditional houses in it’s original size, from the
architecture style, culture and art, until traditional food. Pavilions of often
carry out culture and art show from each province.
Here we
could find of many biological resources of Indonesia nature, such as Bird
Parks, Flower Garden, Enormous Aquarium, Museum of Stamp, Museum of Asmat,
Museum of Military, Museum of Indonesia, Museum Housing typical Indonesian
Traditional costumes, arts and crafts, monuments such as Borobudur Temple, Imax
Theater more familiar with the name of Keong Emas which presents 3D film about
the Beauty of Indonesia, etc.
The
Giant Lizard-Komodo Dragon Museum
The
Giant Lizard-Komodo Dragon Museum also in Indonesia Miniature Park, built in
the form of the Varanus Komodiensis (the only pre-historic giant lizard found
exclusively on Indonesia’s Komodo Island). It’s exhibits dioramas depicting the
fauna of insects and wild animals. These are several museum within the grounds,
including Indonesia Museum which traces the country’s history in realistic
three-dimensional landscapes. Here the richly decorated building in Balinese
architecture, it houses contemporary arts, crafts and traditional costumes from
different regions of the country. Sampling of the more than 250 cultures which
inhabit the archipelago are here.
The
Pancasila Sakti Museum / Lubang Buaya Heroes Monument
This Museum located in Jalan Raya Pondok Gede, Jakarta Timur, Lubang Buaya District.The Lubang Buaya Heroes Monument, situated in the
southeast of the city about 20 km from downtown. It’s a Memorial Park dedicated
to the six army generals and one army officer who were slain on October 1,
1965, in an abortive communist inspired coup d’etat. The centerpiece is the
Pancasila Monument with satues of the seven heroes, standing near the old well
in which their bodies were thrown after having been tortured and executed by
communist militia squads.Marks the site where an alleged failed coup d’ etat by
Partai Komunis Indonesia (PKI), the Indonesian Communist Party, met its end,
alongside the bodies of several high-ranking generals who are believed to have
been tortured to death.
Setu
Babakan Festivals
Since 1997, Jakarta has been brightened up by
a new agenda to invite the Tourists and Adventurers. So many contest in August
and September, including Small Craft (Getek) decoration and Canoe row are the
most sensational contests. In this event where the participants always
outburst, the ornaments are cute and unique, similar with Tournament of Roses
at Pasadena.Jakarta’s showcase tradition, art and culture of the Betawi people,
the indigenous people of Jakarta, Setu Babakan offers exciting traditional
sights and sounds for visitors. Located on the shore of a quiet lake with a
well maintained park, Setu Babakan routinely stages traditional Betawi dances
and performances such as Gamang Kromong Orchestra, Lenong and Pencak Silat. The
Association of Artist at South Jakarta as the organizer makes this program very
lively. The visitors get Betawi traditional snacks, like wajik, kue pepe, kue
lapis, dadar gulung, dodol, lupis, tape uli, ketan totol, and drinks such as
bandrek and bajigur. There are also meals, gado-gado, ketoprak, keredok, laksa
ketupat, tauge tauco, soto Betawi and so on.
We could also enjoy the traditional Betawi
architecture and other Betawi traditional handicrafts such as Ondel-Ondel
Puppets. And the most unique, all the visitors have to wear Betawi traditional
dress, cadar gulung, kebaya encim, and kopiah. Well, don’t be amazed if in
September, at Setu Babakan, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, we will see many
spontaneous Betawinese. And, the other festival of Betawi, there is
“Abang-None” election.
The Sport
Activities Center
The
biggest sport activities center in Indonesia is “Istora Senayan” or “Gelora
Bung Karno”. We can find not only sport facilities but also the head of
organizations. Soccer, Volley Ball, Basket Ball, and athletics are kinds of
sports which the facilities equipped here and also the other sports.Jakarta
offers the pleasures more than 16 world class golf and around Jakarta are kept
well groomed for golf enthusiasts also other sporting activities. National and
international sports events, including the Asian Games, are held at the
enormous Senayan Stadium. The complex opened in 1962, accommodates crowds up to
120.000 and includes the Main Stadium, the Istora Sport Hall, and a
championship swimming pool.
Health
and fitness centers, swimming pools and tennis courts are found in 5-star
hotels, while horse riding, white water rafting and trekking could be enjoyed a
short distance away from the city. On the working days, the athletes do
exercise every morning and afternoon. But on holidays, thousands of Jakarta
citizens come and do exercise here also come to look for non-pollution air. And
other a favorite place for very early morning jogging, and a chance to see
people from all walks of life, is at the base of Monas, the National Monument.
Also the writer of this book is always come and joins them. Sometimes in the
morning or the afternoon.
Other Interest are
- Cinema: Movie
theatres are a more affordable escape at around Rp 50,000 for a plush seat
in any of the capital's shopping malls. Beware of the heavy hand of the
Indonesian censor though. The price of popcorn and drinks are exorbitant.
Several other cinemas also show Indian, Chinese and Indonesian movies. And
the lesser ones also exhibit Indonesian B-Movies with erotic themes (still
heavily censored). The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia are 21 group,
Blitz Megaplex and Cineplex 21.
- Fitness centre: Large
hotels provide free fitness centres for guests. Some hotels have sauna,
spa, tennis court and jogging track. They are also available in shopping
malls.
- Golf: Golf is
the number one pastime of the upper class in Indonesia. It is relatively
cheap by Western standards. Green fees can go as low as Rp 100,000 on
weekdays, although the better courses are twice that, and weekend rates
are considerably steeper at Rp 400,000 and up.
- Bowling: Most
alleys are found in shopping malls. The fee for a game is US$2-3. Guest
can rent bowling shoes etc. The length of the lanes are 32 ft.
- Football: (ie,
Soccer) It is not advisable to watch any live football match in Jakarta,
because the Jakmania, Persija Jakarta's ultras often turn into
rioters when facing Persitara's North Jak and Persib's Viking.
During and after certain soccer games, foreign tourists should also not go
near the Lebak Bulus Stadium, the site of similar feats by lesser teams.
Jakarta also has plenty choices of Futsal fields in many areas. Dirt and
grass makeshift fields are abundant in residential areas, and can be
crowded with players, onlookers and vendors, especially on weekend
afternoons. In these casual games, anyone can simply ask to jump in or
relax.
- Drifting: (ie, Slot
cars) There's a drifting circuit on top of Mal Artha Gading (MAG)
- Karaoke: One of
the main entertainment program in Asia. With the most popular chains
spread throughout Jakarta, such as Inul Vista (Sarinah, Plaza
Semanggi, Kelapa Gading, etc), Happy Puppy (La Piazza, etc), and NAV
(Kelapa Gading, etc). Expect to pay as low as Rp 60,000/hr+tax for a 6
person room. The word "keluarga" means family in Indonesian.
That term differentiates the family-type karaoke from the potentially more
risque variety.
- Badminton.
As one of the powerhouses in
badminton, Jakarta has a multitude of badminton courts, ranging from the
national venues at the Senayan Complex to the suburban halls which cater
to both futsal and badminton. Most of them have wood-panel flooring, and
are maintained in reasonably good condition. Lighting is strictly
functional and is below par in comparison with standard badminton halls.
The best way to find a playing venue (and players) is to post a request on
badmintoncentral, the global badminton forum. It has a lot of members from
Indonesia who would be happy to provide directions to a local hall. People
play almost every evening - so, walk in, strike up a conversation with the
group's captain, and expect to be accommodated in their group for the
evening's session. If the captain refuses payment (usually less than Rp
20,000), it is polite to buy the players a round of soft-drinks (teh-botol
is a good choice). Be warned that it is common for Indonesians to eat,
smoke, drink and nap by the side of the court. So, watch your footing!
Accommodation
The
capital city has a wide choice of the hotels, which are managed by well-known
international chains. The first five are rated five star and diamond, white the
reminder four stars. All three and two star hotels in Jakarta have air-conditioned
rooms. Attached bathrooms with hot and cold running water, telephones in the
rooms, restaurants, bar, room services and laundry with a view exceptions. Most
of those in the three star, categories have swimming pools, nightclubs and
shopping arcades. Most of the one star hotel has air-conditioned rooms, with
attached bathrooms, telephones and restaurants.
Transportation
Nearly
all sites of interest could be reached by public means of transportation. Of
which there are several types. City Buses play the major routes, with
air-conditioned coaches serving some of the most important ones. Minibuses most
are called “Mikrolet” but there are other serve the feeder routes into the
neighborhoods. Taxi is also easily available. Rates depend on distance and whether
or not they are air-conditioned. Car rental services are also available for
trips inside or out side the city.
Ferries,
motorboats, traditional perahus, jetfoil services and light Cessna aircraft are
available for crossings to the Thousand Islands. Jakarta, of course is served on international
and domestic routes by all major airlines. Kota and Gambir are the main
railroad station-serving passengers to destinations all over Java.
Airport:
Jakarta airport is in Cengkareng, Banten Province
borderline between Jakarta and Banten. The name of the airport is Cengkareng
Soekarno-Hatta. Also the international airways are here.
Sumber Investigasi:
F. I. Fatrick
& www.guidingtoindonesia.blogspot.com
