Jakarta – The DKI Jakarta Provincial Pavilion participated in the 41st Archipelago Dance Parade Competition held at the Sasono Langen Budoyo Building, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), Jakarta. This participation is a manifestation of the commitment of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to elevate, preserve and promote Betawi art and culture to the wider community. This activity hosts various art studios from all over Indonesia displaying traditional dances and regional creations. The participants combine dance movements, musical accompaniment and costumes typical of their respective cultures, thus presenting cultural attractions that are rich in color and provide positive energy for TMII visitors. On this occasion, the DKI Jakarta Tourism Pavilion and Graha showcased the charm of Betawi culture as Jakarta’s strong identity. Through the dance parade, artists are encouraged to continue creating and innovating, while at the same time inviting people to love and be proud of the Betawi cultural heritage. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT On this occasion, Anjungan DKI Jakarta also presented a new creative dance work entitled “Rites of Ancestors: Wisdom of the Archipelago” with the title “Ritus Mangkeng”. This work is inspired by the ritual traditions of the Betawi people in a series of celebrations, which are full of messages about harmony between man and nature. Dance is presented in three settings: magical, joyful and dynamic. This dance combines typical Betawi mask movements such as beetle and surfing with a touch of urban culture. Supported by professional work of experienced dance, music and costume stylists, “Ritus Mangkeng” appears as a strong and captivating artistic presentation, while enriching the treasures of Betawi dance visually and emotionally. Head of the Tourist Pavilion and Graha Management Unit, Triatin Permanik, said that activities like this could happen periodically and become a tourist attraction magnet. “Activities like this can happen periodically and become a magnet for cultural tourism, not only for the people of Jakarta, but also domestic and foreign tourists,” Triatin said in a written statement on Sunday (11/30/2025). He added that participation in the Nusantara Regional Parade strengthens Jakarta’s position as a dynamic, inclusive and world-class cultural tourism destination. This dish proves that Betawi culture can become a cultural tourism magnet while also enriching the tourist experience. Cultural events can become one of Jakarta’s leading sustainable tourist attractions. By offering a variety of quality performing arts, Jakarta not only offers physical tourist destinations, but also offers cultural richness that livens up the travel experience. This is what makes Jakarta a tourist destination full of stories, color and meaning for all who visit it. (prf/ega)