Art & Cultural Centers
SETU BABAKAN
Setu Babakan is a great visage of the traditional life in Jakarta which is located in Srengseng Sawah district of South Jakarta.
A colourful kaleidoscope of tradition await every bisitor at this 66-hectare area known as Perkampungan Budaya Betawi or the Betawi Culture Preservation Village. Setu itself means a small lake used by the Betawis. As the name suggests, Setu Babakan is surrounded by an 18-hectare area of water which provides the tranquil setting for a meaningful and nuanced cultural exploration.Be prepared to get an awesome insight into the Betawi culture such as the lenong ( a traditional Betawi comedy play), topeng dance, Betawi traditional wedding and of course the iconic Ondel-ondel, a giant puppet dressed in a traditional Betawi costume with a colorful tinsel crown. In addition, explore a traditional Betawi house built back in the 1920s. Rent a duck boat to ride on the lake to complete your visit.
People here still speak the unique Betawi dialect, which is a conflation of Malay dialect influenced by the Balinese language for the grammar and Hokien Chinese for the vocabulary. Interact with the friendly Betawis and get up close and personal with their notable blend of music such as the Rebana, Keroncong and Samroh which are largely influenced by the Portuguese and Arabic.
Best time to visit is between June and July where special festivals are organised to commemorate Jakarta's anniversary.
JAKARTA ARTS CENTER
Jl. Gedung Kesenian 1, Pasar Baru, Jakarta 10170 Central Jakarta
Phone: (62 21) 380 82 83; 344 1892
Fax. (62 21) 344 1892, website : www.gedungkesenianjakarta.com
This neo-renaissance structure was meticulously restored, and is now one of the proud landmarks among the many Jakarta buildings which have been conserved. Some of the city's best performance of music, dance and theater by both Indonesian and visiting artists are presented here. (Another popular Jakarta venue for exhibitions and performing arts is the Taman Ismail Marzuki). Gedung Kesenian publishes a monthly calendar, with event announcements in the daily newspapers. Jl. Gedung Kesenian 1, Pasar Baru.
INTERNASIONAL
BRITISH COUNCIL JAKARTA
(United Kingdom)
Gedung Bursa Efek Jakarta 16th Floor, Tower 2, Kav. 52 – 53
Jakarta 12190
Tel : +62 21 515 5561
Fax : +62 21 515 5562
E-mail : information@british council.or.id
CENTRE CULTURAL FRANCAIS (France)
Jl. Salemba Raya No. 25 Jakarta 10440M
Tel : + 62 21 390 8585/ 07716
Fax : + 62 21 331 759 / + 62 21 390 8586
E-mail : ecrire@ccfjakarta.or.id
CULTURAL CENTRE (Malaysia)
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X/6 No. 1-3, Kuningan Jakarta 12950
Tel : + 62 21 522 0765
Fax : + 62 21 522 0766
E-mail : mtpb_jakarta@cbn.net.id
Web : www.tourism.gov.my
ERASMUS HUIS (Netherlands)
Jl. H.R. Rassuna Said Kav. 5 No. 3 Kuningan, Jakarta 12950
Tel : + 62 21 524 1069
Fax : + 62 21 527 5978
E-mail : info@erasmushuis.or.id
Web : www.erasmushuis.or.id
GOETHE INSTITUTE (Germany)
Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 9 – 15,Menteng, Jakarta 10350
Tel : + 62 21 2355 0208
Fax : + 62 21 2355 0021
E-mail : secretariat@jakarta.goethe.org
Web : www.goethe.de-jak
INSTITUTO ITALIANO CULTURA JAKARTA (Italy)
Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No. 117, Menteng, Jakarta 10350
Tel : + 62 21 392 7531
Fax : + 62 21 310 1661
E-mail : itacult@itacultjkt.com.id
Web : www.itacultjkt.or.id
JAPAN FOUNDATION (Japan)
Summitmas Building 2nd & 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 Jakarta 12190
Tel : + 62 21 525 5159
: + 62 21 520 1266
Fax : + 62 21 525 5159
E-mail : pkj@jps.or.id
Web : www.jps.or.id
NASIONAL BENTARA BUDAYA JAKARTA
Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17 Jakarta 10270
Tel : + 62 21 548 3008 Ext. 7911
Fax : + 62 21 5369 9181
E-mail : bbj@opme.gramedia.com
PUSAT KESENIAN JAKARTA
Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73 Jakarta 10330
Tel : + 62 21 316 2780
Fax : + 62 21 334 720
E-mail : tamanismailmarzuki@yahoo.com
SAMPAN BUJANA SENTRA TRADISIONAL
Jl. Teuku Cikditiro II, No. 1 Jakarta 10350
Tel : + 62 21 392 3930
Fax : + 62 21 324 617
E-mail : unieksampanbs@indonet.co.id
TAMAN ISMAIL MARZUKI
Pusat Kesenian Jakarta Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73 Jakarta 10330
Tel : + 62 21 315 4087
+ 62 21 319 37325 Fax : + 62 21 334 720
+ 62 21 319 34720 E-mail : tkj_tim@cbn.net.id
TAMAN MINI INDONESIA INDAH
Jl. Raya Taman Mini Jakarta 13560
Tel : + 62 21 840 0525 + 62 21 840 9238-9 + 62 21 840 9214 + 62 21 840 9251 + 62 21 840 9270
Fax : + 62 21 840 0709
E-mail : administration@tamanmini.co.id tmii@indosat.net.id
Web : www.taman-mini.co.id
TEATER UTAN KAYU
Jl. Utan Kayu No. 68H Jakarta 13120
Tel : + 62 21 857 3399 + 62 21 857 3385
Fax : + 62 21 857 3387
Gedung Arsip Nasional RI
Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Jakarta 1110
Telp: +62 21 6347 744
Fax: +62 21 63855364
Indonesia Opera Society
Gedung Pusat Perfilman Usmar Ismail
Jl. HR. Rasuna, Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 526 5493
Instituto Cervantes
Universitas Trisakti, Kampus G
Jl. Kyai Tapa 100, 11440, Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 25569002
Email: aula.yakarta@cervantes.es
www.cervantes.es
Komunitas Salihara
Jl. Salihara No.15, Pasar minggu
Jakarta Selatan
T: +62 21 789 1202
Nusantara Symphony Orchestra
Kompleks Duta Mas Blok B2 No.16
Telp: +62 21 739 7869
Pusat Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan Rusia
Jl. Diponegoro12, Jakarta Pusat
Telp: +62 21 319 35290
Email: ruscsc@dnet.net.id
Sekar Gallery
Jl. Madrasah No.14 Kemang
(Warung Solo Cilandak), Jakarta Selatan
Telp: +62 21 3241 2683
Email: sekargallery@hotmail.com
The British Council
Jakarta Stock Exchange Tower II, 16th Fl
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 515 5561
Fax: +62 21 515 5562
Email: information@britishcouncil.or.id
Twilight Orchestra Jakarta
Jl. Taman Pinang Nekel PR.35
Pondok Indah
Telp. +62 21 7581 8957/58
Usmar Ismail Hall
Gedung Pusat Perfilman Usmar Ismail
Jl. HR. Rasuna, Jakarta