Jakarta Fair Kemayoran
The Indonesian capital of Jakarta hosts Indonesia's largest fair every June at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center. Held to coincide with the city's founding anniversary on June 22, the Jakarta Fair unfolds over the span of a whole month, with exhibits featuring musical acts, carnivals, and the Miss Jakarta pageant.
Originally conceived as a night market and held on Merdeka Square (the present location of the National Monument, or Monas), the Fair eventually outgrew the original premises and moved to Kemayoran near the old airport site.
Shoppers will love the 2,000-odd pavilions exhibiting some of Indonesia's finest handicrafts, produce and other products – not to mention low, low prices on electronics, health products, and assorted other stuff. The exhibitions also feature some of Indonesia's best street food, all in one convenient location.
For more information, visit the official site: www.jakartafair.co.id. Check out Central Jakarta's hotels and the city's budget hotels for places to stay when in town.
Festival date: June 22, 2020
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Toraja International Festival
Image courtesy of the Indonesia Ministry of Tourism
The Toraja community in the highlands of South Sulawesi welcome the world to their annual festival every July or August, each festival showcasing a different ritual native to their culture.
The “International” part comes from the special participation of global artists – previous participants included Tony Jayatissa from Malaysia, the Vieux Cissokho & Maryam Kouyate from Senegal, and Kuweit Tune from the Middle East.
Cultural fans will love both the performances and the festival's backdrop – the Toraja villages with their unique upturned-roof houses.
Festival date: TBA,