Jakarta - This year‘s fasting month has seen a record number of weekend visitors use the recreational facilities at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in East Jakarta.
"The second weekend of this month saw the number of visitors reach 40,000 -- and we saw 20,000 during the week," information manager Purnawidjaja Alibasa told Antara.
Purnawidjaja said he expected the peak traffic period would be on October 14, the second day of Idul Fitri holidays, which falls on a Sunday.
He said they would most likely experience another peak on October 21, the last day of school holidays.
"During the peak, the number of visitors can climb to 80,000 people in one day.
"Visitors not only come from Jakarta, but also Central Java, East Java and Lampung," Purnawidjaja said.
Live music shows and various fun games for children were held this month to encourage families to visit the recreational complex, he said.
TMII staff member Yudi said last year they invited dangdut groups and singers from outside Jakarta.
"This year again our entertainment includes dangdut dancers who are finalists and winners of TPI‘s dangdut talent scouting program, KDI," he said.
Established in 1975, TMII occupies an area of 150 hectares and showcases Indonesia‘s history and cultures including traditional houses from 27 provinces.
It has also several flora and fauna parks and a theater building. The complex is home to several museums featuring soldiers, telecommunications, transportation, sports and stamps.
Source: www.thejakarta.post (2 Oktober 2007)
