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2010-02-24 - 9:34 p.m.

�THE MELTING POT: LIVING WITH URBAN CULTURES�

(A Proposal by. Ruby Astari)

The aim of this proposal is to portray the people living in the melting pot of urban cultures; in this case, Jakarta.

The people taking part of this activities are four foreign college students � specialized in cultural studies � from four different cities around the world; London, Rome, Tokyo, and Cape town.

One of the first suggestions given was the mingling activities with the local people through cultural activities (e.g. the annual celebration of Jakarta�s birthday in Institut Kesenian Jakarta every June 22). Second, in order to clarify the common misconceptions about living in Jakarta � as often described in the media as dangerous and full of hedonism � the foreign students will be living with regular families, joining and observing their daily activities.

Regarding the students� first perceptions and opinions about Jakarta from what they have read, watched, or heard; I recommend that they attend the annual celebration of Jakarta�s birthday in IKJ, Central Jakarta. It is where the local artists gather to perform traditional plays, dances, musicals, and paintings. Although there are many other entertainments in the city, this event has been consistently held to showcase traditional cultures.

As a conclusion, I believe that this event is part of the good aspect of my region.

 

 

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