A haven of performing arts is the Jakarta Arts Theatre which was unveiled on the 10th of November 1968 by the then governor of Jakarta, Ali Sadikin. Found on Cikini Raya Street, the centre is found in close proximity to Countrywoods Residences known for its long stay accommodation Jakarta has to offer. Such holiday accommodation Jakarta would prove to be worthwhile as you begin to explore the local arts.
Referred to as ‘Taman Ismail Marzuki’, the centre hosts an abundance of spectacular cultural performances such as music, drama, dance, poetry reading, film festival screenings and art exhibitions. The centre was named after renowned local composer, Ismail Marzuki. With a total seating capacity of 1240 persons, the complex is made up of several buildings. The Studio Pertunjukan Seni functions as an open-air auditorium and often holds many poetry performances. From traditional dance acts to drama, the famed Graha Bhakti Budaya is the place to be if one is in the mood to discover the finer points of Jakarta’s culture.
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