Jakarta

:This page is about the capital city of Indonesia. For The Apache Jakarta project, see Jakarta Project.

Culture

Being the capital of Indonesia and the center of governance, politics, and economy, Jakarta attracts many foreign as well as domestic immigrants. As a result, Jakarta has a decidedly cosmopolitan flavor and a diverse culture. Many of the immigrants are from the other parts of Java, bringing along a mixture of dialects of Javanese and Sundanese language, and their traditional foods and customs. Orang Betawi ("people of Batavia") is a term used to describe the descendants of the people living around Batavia from around the 17th century. Orang Betawi are mostly descended from various Southeast Asian ethnic groups brought to or attracted to Batavia to meet labour needs, including people from various parts of Indonesia. They have a culture and language distinct from the Sundanese and Javanese.

Related Topics:
Flavor - Javanese - Sundanese - Orang Betawi - Southeast Asia - Indonesia - Sundanese

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Jakarta also has a large Chinese community which has been here for centuries. It is estimated that about 10% of the population is of Chinese descent.

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Jakarta has several performance centers, such as the Senayan center. Traditional music is often found at high-class hotels, including wayang and gamelan performances. As the largest city Jakarta has attracted many regional talents to relocate in hopes of finding a better audience and more opportunities for their arts and crafts.

Related Topics:
Senayan - Wayang - Gamelan

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The concentration of wealth and political influence in the city means that it has much more noticeable foreign influence on its landscape and culture; many major international fast-food chains have locations in the city, for example.

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