Stroll Around on Walking Tour in Jakarta During the Chinese New Year to Experience the Excitement on Glodok Chinatown Jakarta
Like in many other parts of the world, the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is also celebrated in Indonesia. In Indonesia, the celebration is called “Imlek”, that is derived from Hokkien dialect. During the week of celebration, many vendors who sells trinkets, decorations, and other things in red are spread out in many places, mainly where the Chinese community live, in Glodok Chinatown for example. There are many vendors who began to sell seasonal items for the New Year like red decorations, red lanterns, red packets and so on. So, when you stroll and look around, you can see red almost everywhere.
Other Places Where You Could Also See and Enjoy the Festivities of Chinese New Year Beside the Glodok Chinatown Jakarta
Except in Chinatown or where the majorities of Chinese community live, the Chinese New Year is also celebrated in many parts of the city. Like in hotels, department stores, apartments, and supermarkets, there will be Chinese New Year decorations on their walls, windows, or auditoriums. They also usually offer special offers and discounts to celebrate the events in malls.
Events To Look Forward to In Every Chinese New Year Celebrations in Glodok Jakarta or Other Locations Around the City
Besides the special decorations and trinkets, there are events to look forward to, they are Lion Dance Performance, or we also called it as “Barongsai”, where a few people in mythical lion costumes perform some attractions. A set of poles for them to dance are prepared in some places, and sometimes they will go around and ask for some red packets. Other events include some competitions, fashion shows, singing contests, and many more.
Find Out More About the Chinese New Year While Strolling Around on Jakarta Chinatown Tour with Jakarta Walking Tour
If you want to experience the excitements and festivities of Chinese New Year in Jakarta yourself, come to the city and join us on Jakarta Chinatown Tour. Learn more about the history, culture, and cuisines of the city together with us. See you around!