Setu Babakan Batavian Cultural Village Travel Information, Facts And More
Setu Babakan Batavian Cultural Village
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NAME
Setu Babakan Batavian Cultural Village
OTHER NAMES
Setu Babakan
COUNTRY
Indonesia
ADDRESS
Jagakarsa, Jakarta
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About Setu Babakan Batavian Cultural Village
Setu Babakan Batavian Cultural Village is a cultural park situated in the Jagakarsa district of Indonesia. The area covered by the park is about 289 acres. It is divided into five zones which are amphitheater, workshop areas, traditional houses, and other public facilities. The area is resided by Betawi people and shows a glimpse of their culture. It is owned by Pemprov DKI Jakarta and is operated by the Department of Parks and Cemetery, Jakarta. You can visit the park anytime in a year.
How To Reach Setu Babakan Batavian Cultural Village
The site is easily accessible by both public and private transport.
Private Car
You can go to the village in your car and after a five-kilometer drive from the Ragunan Zoo, you will be at your destination.
Taxi
Hiring a taxi is the most convenient option to reach the destination.
Bus
Buses of route numbers JAK46, JAK64, S02 and M03 all takes you to Jagakarsa. Some of the nearby bus stand are Sebrang Jalan Kebembem, Ruko Moh Kahfi II, Jalan Jagakarsa 1b, Masjid Jami AL Wiqoyah and Jl. Moh Kafi II 38a.
Train
You can take a Central Line in which you have to get off at Universitas Pancasila situated at a walking distance from the destination.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Setu Babakan Batavian Cultural Village
- The village offers various attractions and an opportunity to learn about Betawi culture. You can witness Topeng dance, Gambus art, Cokek dance, and Lenong Tanjidor.
- The site is a home to two natural lakes called Setu Babakan and Setu Mangga Bolong. Local people also do fishing in the lakes. The fishes of different breeds like carp, ornamental fish, tilapia, and others are found in the lakes.
- The village is surrounded by different plants including coconut, guava, and banana plants creating a beautiful scenario for the visitors.
- The visitors can also witness Betawi Cultural Festival and become a witness of different rituals such as circumcision ceremonies, weddings,s and seven months? pregnancy rites performed by the Betawi people. The festival is celebrated in July month every year. So plan accordingly.
- Rafting and fishing activities are also enjoyed by the visitors to the village.
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