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'''Jakarta Fair''' ({{lang-id|Pekan Raya Jakarta''' or '''PRJ}}) is a [[fair]] held annually in Jakarta International Expo (JIE) [[Kemayoran]], [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]], in June and July. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shopping, music performances, various shows, [[amusement ride]]s and a food festival. The fair is meant to celebrate the anniversary of Jakarta. The Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from specialty food items to traditional handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the many exhibitors, there is also live entertainment including music, dance and cultural performances.<ref>[http://www.worldeventsguide.com/event/4105/Jakarta-Indonesia/Jakarta-Fair-.html World Events Guide]</ref> |
'''Jakarta Fair''' ({{lang-id|'''Pekan Raya Jakarta''' or '''PRJ'''}}) is a [[fair]] held annually in Jakarta International Expo (JIE) [[Kemayoran]], [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]], in June and July. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shopping, music performances, various shows, [[amusement ride]]s and a food festival. The fair is meant to celebrate the anniversary of Jakarta. The Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from specialty food items to traditional handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the many exhibitors, there is also live entertainment including music, dance and cultural performances.<ref>[http://www.worldeventsguide.com/event/4105/Jakarta-Indonesia/Jakarta-Fair-.html World Events Guide]</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Colonial era=== |
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The fair incorporates trade exhibitions and entertainment that existed in [[Batavia, Dutch East Indies|Batavia]] (now Jakarta) during [[Dutch East Indies]] era. Originally the annual fair took place in ''Koningsplein'' (now [[Merdeka Square, Jakarta|Merdeka square]]) in ''Weltevreden'' Batavia and it was called "[[Pasar Gambir]]". |
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===Pekan Raya Indonesia=== |
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Pekan Raya (old spelling Pekan Raja), or International Fairs, were held annually on the site where Atma Jaya University now stands on what is then Kebayoran Road (now Jalan Jendral Sudirman). It was held for three consecutive years between 1953 to 1955. The 1950s version of the Pekan Raya was held to stimulate the economy of Indonesia by boosting national exports and bringing new technology and products to Indonesia, with main focus on restructuring the economy after the end of the colonial period.{{sfn|Merrillees|2015|p=90}} |
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The first Pekan Raya was held between 29 August to 4 October 1953, officially known in English as "The First Indonesian International Trade & Industrial Fair". Among the notable features of the first Pekan Raya is the Chinese pavilion, which is the largest international pavilion in the Fair.{{sfn|Merrillees|2015|p=90}} |
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===Pekan Raya on Medan Merdeka Selatan=== |
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| ⚫ | The modern Jakarta Fair was held again for the first time in 1968 and inaugurated by president [[Suharto]]. The fair took place from 5 June to 20 July 1968 on southern part of [[Merdeka Square, Jakarta|Merdeka square]] near [[National Monument (Indonesia)|National Monument]]. The idea to hold a grand fair in Jakarta was initiated by Jakarta's governor [[Ali Sadikin]] in 1967, inspired by the colonial era Pasar Gambir. He sought a centralized grand fair to combine several night markets ("Pasar Malam") held throughout the city. Since then it has become an annual event as part of the city's anniversary celebrations. The longest Jakarta Fair, of 71 days, was held in 1969. Usually Jakarta Fair is held for 30 to 35 days. [[USA]] president [[Richard Nixon]] is one of the VIP guest that visit Jakarta Fair 1969. |
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===Jakarta International Expo at Kemayoran=== |
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Because the number of participants grown steadily the [[fair]]ground in the southern park of Medan Merdeka square was considered not large enough to contain the grand fair. In 1992 the Jakarta fairground was moved to its present location in Jakarta International Expo at [[Kemayoran]]. The exhibition complex is located on former [[Kemayoran Airport]]. |
Because the number of participants grown steadily the [[fair]]ground in the southern park of Medan Merdeka square was considered not large enough to contain the grand fair. In 1992 the Jakarta fairground was moved to its present location in Jakarta International Expo at [[Kemayoran]]. The exhibition complex is located on former [[Kemayoran Airport]]. |
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==Present== |
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In 2010 trade worth [[Indonesian rupiah|Rp]] 3.5 trillion ($410 million) occurred in Jakarta Fair. The 2011 ticket price is Rp 15,000 ($1.8) on weekdays and Rp 20,000 ($2.4) on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.<ref>http://www.poskota.co.id/berita-terkini/2011/06/07/jakarta-fair-siap-dibuka-kamis</ref> 2,600 companies joined the 2011 Jakarta Fair in more than 1,300 stalls. The event attracted more than 4 million visitors with transaction worth Rp 3.7 trillion ($432.9 million) and surpassed the target.<ref>http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/07/12/greater-jakarta-jakarta-fair-receives-record-number-visitors.html</ref> |
In 2010 trade worth [[Indonesian rupiah|Rp]] 3.5 trillion ($410 million) occurred in Jakarta Fair. The 2011 ticket price is Rp 15,000 ($1.8) on weekdays and Rp 20,000 ($2.4) on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.<ref>http://www.poskota.co.id/berita-terkini/2011/06/07/jakarta-fair-siap-dibuka-kamis</ref> 2,600 companies joined the 2011 Jakarta Fair in more than 1,300 stalls. The event attracted more than 4 million visitors with transaction worth Rp 3.7 trillion ($432.9 million) and surpassed the target.<ref>http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/07/12/greater-jakarta-jakarta-fair-receives-record-number-visitors.html</ref> |
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==Legacy== |
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A similar fair called [[Pasar Malam Besar]] held in [[The Hague]], [[Netherlands]], also inspired by the "Pasar Malam" tradition of colonial era Pasar Gambir. |
A similar fair called [[Pasar Malam Besar]] held in [[The Hague]], [[Netherlands]], also inspired by the "Pasar Malam" tradition of colonial era Pasar Gambir. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==Cited works== |
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*{{cite book |last=Merrillees |first=Scott |date=2015 |title=Jakarta: Portraits of a Capital 1950-1980 |url=https://books.google.co.id/books?id=akLWjgEACAAJ&dq=JAKARTA:+Portraits+of+a+Capital+1950-1980&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y |location=Jakarta |publisher=Equinox Publishing |isbn=9786028397308 |ref=harv}} |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 15:54, 19 July 2016
Jakarta Fair (Indonesian: Pekan Raya Jakarta or PRJ) is a fair held annually in Jakarta International Expo (JIE) Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia, in June and July. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shopping, music performances, various shows, amusement rides and a food festival. The fair is meant to celebrate the anniversary of Jakarta. The Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from specialty food items to traditional handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the many exhibitors, there is also live entertainment including music, dance and cultural performances.[1]
History
Colonial era
The fair incorporates trade exhibitions and entertainment that existed in Batavia (now Jakarta) during Dutch East Indies era. Originally the annual fair took place in Koningsplein (now Merdeka square) in Weltevreden Batavia and it was called "Pasar Gambir".
Pekan Raya Indonesia
Pekan Raya (old spelling Pekan Raja), or International Fairs, were held annually on the site where Atma Jaya University now stands on what is then Kebayoran Road (now Jalan Jendral Sudirman). It was held for three consecutive years between 1953 to 1955. The 1950s version of the Pekan Raya was held to stimulate the economy of Indonesia by boosting national exports and bringing new technology and products to Indonesia, with main focus on restructuring the economy after the end of the colonial period.[2]
The first Pekan Raya was held between 29 August to 4 October 1953, officially known in English as "The First Indonesian International Trade & Industrial Fair". Among the notable features of the first Pekan Raya is the Chinese pavilion, which is the largest international pavilion in the Fair.[2]
Pekan Raya on Medan Merdeka Selatan
The modern Jakarta Fair was held again for the first time in 1968 and inaugurated by president Suharto. The fair took place from 5 June to 20 July 1968 on southern part of Merdeka square near National Monument. The idea to hold a grand fair in Jakarta was initiated by Jakarta's governor Ali Sadikin in 1967, inspired by the colonial era Pasar Gambir. He sought a centralized grand fair to combine several night markets ("Pasar Malam") held throughout the city. Since then it has become an annual event as part of the city's anniversary celebrations. The longest Jakarta Fair, of 71 days, was held in 1969. Usually Jakarta Fair is held for 30 to 35 days. USA president Richard Nixon is one of the VIP guest that visit Jakarta Fair 1969.
Jakarta International Expo at Kemayoran
Because the number of participants grown steadily the fairground in the southern park of Medan Merdeka square was considered not large enough to contain the grand fair. In 1992 the Jakarta fairground was moved to its present location in Jakarta International Expo at Kemayoran. The exhibition complex is located on former Kemayoran Airport.
Present
In 2010 trade worth Rp 3.5 trillion ($410 million) occurred in Jakarta Fair. The 2011 ticket price is Rp 15,000 ($1.8) on weekdays and Rp 20,000 ($2.4) on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.[3] 2,600 companies joined the 2011 Jakarta Fair in more than 1,300 stalls. The event attracted more than 4 million visitors with transaction worth Rp 3.7 trillion ($432.9 million) and surpassed the target.[4]
Legacy
A similar fair called Pasar Malam Besar held in The Hague, Netherlands, also inspired by the "Pasar Malam" tradition of colonial era Pasar Gambir.
See also
References
Cited works
- Merrillees, Scott (2015). Jakarta: Portraits of a Capital 1950-1980. Jakarta: Equinox Publishing. ISBN 9786028397308.
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External links
