TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta will host the annual Java Jazz festival on March 3-5, 2017, which will adopt Betawi culture theme. Previous editions’ theme was Barong (2015) and Wayang (2016) “You can see the ondel-ondel [puppets] in the design, but [Jakarta] election was not the reason,” Java Production president director Dewi Gonta told a press conference on Wednesday, as quoted by the news agency Antara.
The venue will follow the design adopted in Pekan Raya Jakarta area to create a more open atmosphere. “For attendees to enjoy a different experience,” Dewi Gonta said.
As the event will be held outdoor, the organizer has taken into account weather-related issues. “The structures will be made as attractive as possible. Their [the sponsors] structures shall be equipped with roofs, to keep spectators out of the rain,” Dewi Gonta said.
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