Idul Fitri - as the month of Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims across Jakarta don new clothes and attend gatherings with friends and family.Shops and restaurants are likely to be closed at this time, especially during daylight hours when participants abstain from eating, drinking and any indulgences Ramadan - an important Islamic festival lasting for a month, held around September.Visitors can enjoy food, music and dancing at Merdeka Square Independence Day - Indonesia celebrates its independence from colonialism annually on August 17th.Jakarta Kite Festival - kite-flying is a long-standing pastime in Indonesia and during this late-July weekend, colourful kites fill the skies across the city.
Traditional music and dance are staged across the city as part of this fair Jakarta Fair - a seven-week festival kicking off in mid-June.Indo Dance Festival - held mid-May in the Ancol neighbourhood, featuring modern dance beats, internationally-known DJs and lots of dancing.Betawi musical performances are also featured Bendungan Hilir Expo - merchant stalls line Pejompongan Street during this two-week event each April.Participants pass the entire day without moving or making sounds Nyepi Day - the Balinese community in Jakarta celebrates its own new year with a solemn Hindu ritual.The Chinese community pins its new year to the Chinese lunar calendar Chinese New Year - another new year celebration picks up in Jakarta after the Islamic new year.Islamic New Year - the city's thriving Islamic community celebrates the new year according to the Islamic calendar, so the dates drift each year.Jakarta Calendar of Festivals and Events 2014 / 2015 Meanwhile, the Gregorian New Year takes centre stage on December 31st and is really just a good excuse to party. The Islamic, Chinese and Balinese communities track the occasion according to their own lunar calendars and offer an array of related events. There are four New Year celebrations observed in Jakarta. Anyone who is interested in an authentic cultural experience may want to check the schedule of events before finalising their itinerary, as visiting Jakarta during key festival periods can be a rewarding experience, offering an almost endless choice of things to do. Poland, senatorial constituency No.Jakarta hosts numerous festivals and exciting events throughout the year.India, Rajasthan, District Deputy Heads and Township Deputy Heads.France, Doubs's 4th constituency, National Assembly by-election (2nd round).Taiwan, Changhua, Miaoli, Nantou, Pingtung and Taichung, Legislative Yuan by-elections.Rajasthan, District Heads and Township Heads.4 February: India, Chhattisgarh, District Councils, Township Councils and Village Councils (3rd phase).2 February: Kenya, Homa Bay, Senate by-election.India, Chhattisgarh, District Councils, Township Councils and Village Councils (2nd phase).France, Doubs's 4th constituency, National Assembly by-election (1st round).India, Madhya Pradesh, District Councils, Township Councils, Village Councils (2nd phase) and Mayors.Australia, Queensland, Legislative Assembly.30 January: India, Rajasthan, District Councils, Township Councils and Village Councils (3rd phase).28 January: India, Chhattisgarh, District Councils, Township Councils and Village Councils (1st phase).Hong Kong, Rural Committees (4th phase).Austria, Lower Austria, Municipal Councils.22 January: India, Rajasthan, District Councils, Township Councils and Village Councils (2nd phase).18 January: Hong Kong, Rural Committees (3rd phase).16 January: India, Rajasthan, District Councils, Township Councils and Village Councils (1st phase).13 January: India, Madhya Pradesh, District Councils, Township Councils and Village Councils (1st phase).Hong Kong, Rural Committees (2nd phase).6 January: Federated States of Micronesia, Kosrae, Governor (2nd round).5 January: Belize, Cayo North, House of Representatives by-election.Uzbekistan, Regional Councils, District Councils and City Councils (2nd round).India, Chhattisgarh, Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Town Councils.Hong Kong, Rural Committees (1st phase).
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