Friday, August 19, 2011

Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village

Setu Babakan located in Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, near Depok which serves as the center of the Betawi Cultural Village, an area that is maintained to preserve the cultural heritage of Jakarta, which is indigenous Betawi culture.
Situ Babakan an artificial lake with area of ​​32 hectares (79 acres) where the water comes from Ciliwung River and is currently used for fishing for surrounding residents.
There are more than 100 nets hanging in the lake to catch the various fish species including a variety of ornamental fish. The lake is also a place for water recreation such as fishing. Surrounding the park is planted with various fruit trees are banana, coconut and guava.
This village is situated beside a lake in an area large
srengseng sawah lenteng agung. The journey to this place is pretty far if you are not familiar and too exhausting. But all that can be treated with the cool sat under shade trees while enjoying a snack just like sotomie Betawi, crust egg, buaya bread and even soto Betawi was in peddling here. Quite a few families spent the afternoon and evening in this place.
 
Aside from being a place of recreation facilities also featured Betawi architecture. Homes built in this area using the concept ala Betawi past but using modern materials. Even so this place can be used as a learning tool for those who want to know more Betawi culture because this place Betawi cultural performances are also held every Saturday or Sunday.

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