Setu Babakan: The Betawian Atmosphere Within Modern Jakarta

Taking a deep attention to the activities, weekly schedules are arranged to acquaint the native cultural tradition.  Lenong, for instance, is periodically held by the native artists.

Not only art and cultural activities, the Betawian culinary is easily found upon its surroundings. Kue Pancong and the small size of Roti Buaya are provided for the visitors who are curious in experiencing the deeper Betawian atmosphere.

In summary, the modern atmosphere generates the common urban case over the megacity. Affected to the native society, phenomena of urban sprawl upon Jakarta reduce the urban rights to the Betawians. By taking a deep concern to the urban case, the local government has allocated Setu Babakan as the Betawian space within modern Jakarta.

 

 

Nuzula Ichwanun Nabila

19 September 2015

 

Reference:

Alkatiri, Zeffry. 2011. Not Like Eating Chili: Constructing Alternative Cultural Space For The Betawians. Inter-Asia Cultural Studies. Vol. 12.