Jakarta Fair
Encyclopedia
Jakarta Fair is a fair
held annually in Jakarta International Expo (JIE) Kemayoran
, Jakarta
, Indonesia
, around June to July. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shoppings, music performances, various shows, amusement ride
s, and food festival. The fair is meant to celebrate the anniversary of Jakarta city. The Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from speciality 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.
era. Originally the annual fair was took place in Koningsplein (now Merdeka square
) in Weltevreden Batavia and it was called "Pasar Gambir". After Indonesian independence, 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 held a grand fair in Jakarta was initiated by Jakarta's governor Ali Sadikin
in 1967 that inspired by the colonial era Pasar Gambir. He sought a centralized grand fair to unify various "Pasar Malam" (night market) held in many places in the city. Since then it has become an annual event as part of the city's anniversary celebrations. The longest Jakarta Fair was held in 1969 that break the record of 71 days fair, usually Jakarta Fair only held for 30 to 35 days. USA president Richard Nixon
is one of the VIP guest that visit Jakarta Fair 1969.
Because the number of participants has steadily grow, the fairground
in southern park of Medan Merdeka square is considered not large enough to contain the grand fair. In 1992 the Jakarta fairground was moved to present location in Jakarta International Expo at Kemayoran
. The exhibition complex stood on the former Kemayoran Airport
.
In 2010, the transactions occurred in Jakarta Fair were Rp.3.5 trillion ($410 million). The 2011 ticket price is Rp.15,000 ($1.8) in weekdays and Rp.20,000 ($2.4) in Saturday, Sunday and Holiday. With 2,600 companies joined the 2011 Jakarta Fair in more than 1,300 stalls, the event attracted more than 4 million visitors with transaction value Rp.3.7 trillion ($432.9 million) and surpassed the target.
The similar fair called Pasar Malam Besar
held in The Hague
, Netherlands
, also inspired by the "Pasar Malam" tradition of colonial era Pasar Gambir.
Fair
A fair or fayre is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. It is normally of the essence of a fair that it is temporary; some last only an afternoon while others may ten weeks. ...
held annually in Jakarta International Expo (JIE) Kemayoran
Kemayoran
Kemayoran is a subdistrict of Central Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. Kemayoran is roughly bounded by Landas Pacu Barat and Landas Pacu Timur road to the north, Letjend Suprapto Road to the south, and a canal along the Sunter Raya road to the northeast...
, Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, around June to July. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shoppings, music performances, various shows, amusement ride
Amusement ride
Amusement rides are large mechanical devices that move people to create enjoyment. They are frequently found at amusement parks, traveling carnivals, and funfairs.-Notable types:*Afterburner*Ali Baba*Balloon Race*Booster...
s, and food festival. The fair is meant to celebrate the anniversary of Jakarta city. The Jakarta Fair sees exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from speciality 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.
History
The fair that incorporate trade exhibition and entertainment existed in Batavia (now Jakarta) during Dutch East IndiesDutch East Indies
The Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
era. Originally the annual fair was took place in Koningsplein (now Merdeka square
Merdeka Square, Jakarta
Merdeka Square is a large square located in the center of Jakarta, Indonesia. The square is surrounded by important government buildings such as the Merdeka Palace, the Supreme Court and various governmental ministries. At its center stands the National Monument...
) in Weltevreden Batavia and it was called "Pasar Gambir". After Indonesian independence, 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
Merdeka Square, Jakarta
Merdeka Square is a large square located in the center of Jakarta, Indonesia. The square is surrounded by important government buildings such as the Merdeka Palace, the Supreme Court and various governmental ministries. At its center stands the National Monument...
near National Monument. The idea to held a grand fair in Jakarta was initiated by Jakarta's governor Ali Sadikin
Ali Sadikin
Ali Sadikin was an Indonesian politician. He was often called Bang Ali. He served as the governor of Jakarta, the country's capital, from 1966 to 1977. Appointed by a weak Sukarno, he likely had the full approval of Suharto. A former marine, he saw the city as a battlefield...
in 1967 that inspired by the colonial era Pasar Gambir. He sought a centralized grand fair to unify various "Pasar Malam" (night market) held in many places in the city. Since then it has become an annual event as part of the city's anniversary celebrations. The longest Jakarta Fair was held in 1969 that break the record of 71 days fair, usually Jakarta Fair only held for 30 to 35 days. USA president Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
is one of the VIP guest that visit Jakarta Fair 1969.
Because the number of participants has steadily grow, the fairground
Fair
A fair or fayre is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. It is normally of the essence of a fair that it is temporary; some last only an afternoon while others may ten weeks. ...
in southern park of Medan Merdeka square is considered not large enough to contain the grand fair. In 1992 the Jakarta fairground was moved to present location in Jakarta International Expo at Kemayoran
Kemayoran
Kemayoran is a subdistrict of Central Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. Kemayoran is roughly bounded by Landas Pacu Barat and Landas Pacu Timur road to the north, Letjend Suprapto Road to the south, and a canal along the Sunter Raya road to the northeast...
. The exhibition complex stood on the former Kemayoran Airport
Kemayoran Airport
Kemayoran Airport, also spelled Kemajoran Airport, was the principal airport for Jakarta, Indonesia, from 8 July 1940 until March 31, 1985, when it was replaced by Soekarno-Hatta International Airport...
.
In 2010, the transactions occurred in Jakarta Fair were Rp.3.5 trillion ($410 million). The 2011 ticket price is Rp.15,000 ($1.8) in weekdays and Rp.20,000 ($2.4) in Saturday, Sunday and Holiday. With 2,600 companies joined the 2011 Jakarta Fair in more than 1,300 stalls, the event attracted more than 4 million visitors with transaction value Rp.3.7 trillion ($432.9 million) and surpassed the target.
The similar fair called Pasar Malam Besar
Pasar Malam Besar
The Tong Tong Fair is the largest festival in the world for Indo culture, held annually in The Netherlands. In 2009 it was renamed to 'Tong Tong Fair'. Established in 1959 it is one of the oldest festivals and the fourth largest grand fair in The Netherlands...
held in The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, also inspired by the "Pasar Malam" tradition of colonial era Pasar Gambir.