Indonesian is the official language in Jakarta, however, people are also good at international English and sometimes German. The main products are fruits, vegetables, coconut milk, rice, corn, seafood, and fish. Be sure to try such dishes as “gado-gado” (vegetable soup), “lumpia” (spring rolls), coconut pie. Those who want to taste more exotic dishes must sample fried shark fin, fried bananas with sugar syrup, and fried locust. Due to the influence of Islam, alcohol is quite difficult to get here. Nevertheless, wines and strong alcoholic beverages are popular among non-Muslims.
Festivals held in Jakarta show all its color, revealing the soul of the city to let strangers get acquainted with the local culture. One of the most popular events in the Indonesian capital is the Djakarta Warehouse Project - a music festival held in mid-December and dedicated to electronic music. Without exaggeration, this is the biggest event in the entire region, not least due to the fact that unfamiliar names are rarely found among its headliners. To become part of the festival, go to JIExpo Kemayoran - this is where it takes place.
Another significant event in the festival life of the city takes place in June. This is a sales season in the capital of Indonesia, when local shopping malls, markets, small shops, hotels offer sales up to 70% off. The event is called Festival Jakarta Great Sale, it is joined by almost all the local businesses. In addition, visitors will enjoy a variety of interesting shows - contests, art exhibitions, competitions, interactive games, auctions.
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