Jakarta as the capital city and the center of the Indonesian government is the main entrance gate for visitors to Indonesia. As a metropolitan city Jakarta is the melting pot of people from various regions throughout Indonesia. No wonder various ethnic groups can be found here bringing in their respective distinct characters and cultures. However, the indigenous population Jakarta is the Betawi people. To know more about them, you could visit Situ Babakan cultural conservation center in Srengseng Sawah, South Jakarta. Here you could witness for yourself and interact directky with the Betawi people and their daily customs. Tasting rge typical confectionary , Dodol Betawi and slurping the refreshing Bir Pletok while watching the traditional mask dance, Tari Topeng, Lenong local theater and the dancing giant puppet , Ondel -ondel , would enrich your visit to the capital city.
Having quenched your curiosity about the historical collections in these museums, it would be a good idea to chill out and enjoy the beauty of the sea in the vicinity of Jakarta, in the Thousand Islands.
This cluster of 110 islands offers the fascination of under water beauty fit for snorkeling or diving activities - just the right spot for get away to take a break for a while from the metropolitan hubbub of Jakarta.
The history and culture of Jakarta are represented by more than 50 museum located throughout the city. One of them is the National Museum or known also as the Elephant Museum or Museum Gajah. Here you can see a large collection of historical items from all over Indonesia, such as old statues , inscriptions and old crafts. One of the most attractive collections is Bhairawa statue of 414 cm tall, a manifestation of Buddha's image on earth . The statue originates from 13th -14th centuries . There is also the oldest Hindu statue of Wishnu Cibuaya from circa 4 AD.
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