Five Jakarta Events to Celebrate Independence Day
Summoning all the Jakarta event junkies! Workweek is slowly going into the background. Now, get ready to create unforgettable memories during your leisure time. From art galleries to Indonesia Independence Day festivities, here is a curated list of interesting events for you. Why not tag along?
Pajang Karya “Menggores Warna Merdeka”
National Gallery of Indonesia is a museum of modern art under the Ministry of Culture and Education. This time, they present a display of work called “Menggores Warna Merdeka”. This work presents a visualization of Indonesia's struggle and wealth. Want to feel the euphoria of Indonesia's Independence day? This will be perfect for you!
Address: Bilik Komunitas GalNas, Galeri Nasional, Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur no. 14, Central Jakarta
Day, date: Friday, 4 August 2023–Friday, 18 August 2023
Operational hours: 10:00–16:00 WIB
Price, Registration: Free, registration on the spot
Link: Instagram @galerinasional
Nearest stops: Gambir 2 Bus Stop and Gondangdia Station
Gamelan di Akhir Pekan
Museum Nasional exists as a public space in Jakarta. There are many educational and cultural activities, one of which is Gamelan di Akhir Pekan. If you are a lover of this Indonesian musical instrument or just want to watch it, you should go!
Address: Badan Layanan Umum Museum Nasional Indonesia, Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat no.12, Jakarta Pusat
Date: Sabtu, 19 Agustus 2023
Operational hours: 14:30–16:00 WIB
Price, registration: Rp7.000 for regular ticket for children of Indonesian Citizens, Rp15.000 for adult Indonesian citizens for. Rp25.000 for regular tickets for Foreign Citizens
Link: Ticket payment
Nearest stops: Monas Bus Stop, Juanda Station, and Bundaran HI MRT Station
R-I Fest 2023
Looking for entertainment programs that are “very Indonesian”? R-I Fest could be the right place for you. This festival was created to celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day. The contents vary: music festivals, 17 August contests, and culinary festivals. Surely, it wil not be boring. The lineup of artists at the music festival is just interesting!
Address: Gambir Expo, JIExpo Kemayoran
Date: Thursday, 17 August 2023–Sunday, 20 August 2023
Operational hours: 14:00–23:00 WIB
Price, registration: IDR 150,000–IDR 200,000
Link: Instagram @ruangindonesia.fest
Nearest stops: Landas Pacu Timur Kemayoran Bus Stop and Rajawali Station
Pameran Ilustrasi “Bangga Berbudaya Asli Indonesia”
The exhibition called “Bangga Berbudaya Asli Indonesia” displays 1000 works by young Indonesian illustrators. There is also a workshop, attended by Yessiow, Wede Willy, and Popomangun. If you like taking photos of yourself, just visit the photo booth!
Address: Creative Hall M Bloc Space, Jalan Panglima Polim no. 37, RT1/RW 1, Melawai, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, 12160
Day, date: Friday, 11 August 2023–Sunday, 20 August 2023
Operational hours: 10:00–21:00 WIB
Price, registratio: Free
Link: Instagram @mblocspace
Nearest stops: Blok M BCA MRT Station, CSW Bus Stop, Blok M Terminal, and Kebayoran Station
Noraebang with Hybe Playlist
Annyeonghaseyo, yeorobun! When was the last time you joined a noraebang or the Korean-style karaoke? If you miss doing it, better join Noraebang with Hybe Playlist! Who knows if your favourite song will be played? Pay attention to the dress code, which is mint green!
Address: Mural Area M Bloc Space, Jalan Panglima Polim no. 37, RT 1/RW 1, Melawai, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, 12160
Day, date: Saturday, 19 August 2023
Operational hours: 17:00 WIB
Nearest stops: Blok M BCA MRT Station, CSW Bus Stop, Blok M Terminal, and Kebayoran Station
Never Get Lost in Jakarta
Have you decided where to go? Whatever your plans are, you surely will have so much fun! But, are you already sure how to get to the places? Whether to use the train or bus, JAKI the super-app will help you! You can use the Maps feature on JAKI. Generally, it shows you the public facility points in Jakarta. It also definitely helps you to locate the nearest stations effortlessly. Remember to turn your device’s location on first because it is a geotagging-based feature. Come follow these instructions:
If you are going by public transport, you do not want to arrive late, do you? This is why you should check the schedules first. The Public Transport feature on JAKI will help you arrive on time. It provides you details about routes, fares, and, of course, the schedules of public transportation modes in Jakarta. For instance, let's say your destination is the Bendungan Hilir MRT Station. To view the schedules, follow these uncomplicated steps:
You will find that the earliest departure time is 14:32. Isn't that very easy?
You can also see what other options are available. Type Bendungan Hilir in the search bar and it will show that there are Transjakarta and Mikrotrans Bus Stop.
Also read: Jakarta Transportation Integration in JakLingko Application
Pay Things Easily
Roaming around in the city is probably not enough without consuming something. Maybe, you will need something to eat or drink. As we all know, payment using QRIS now has helped everyone a lot. If you are a Bank DKI customer, you can transact using QRIS on JAKI! Activate JakOne Pay on the JakOne Mobile App, then link your account on JAKI.
When your account is already linked, it will show as below.
Also read: Pay Anything Made Easy in JAKI With JakOne Pay Feature
Rest assured, you will be set to go to the destinations of your choice. If you do not want to miss other exciting events, stay tuned on social media channels of Jakarta Smart City. Also, follow JAKI's social media which can help do your things in Jakarta. Enjoy yourself to the fullest!
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