North Jakarta Tourism and Culture (Parbud) Sub-dept. ensures to open Betawi Culture and Culinary Festival at Rumah Si Pitung, Marunda, Cilincing on Saturday (4/28). 

North Jakarta Parbud Sub-dept. Head, Mat Nasir said, this festival will be enlivened by various arts and cultures such as Pencak Silat, Lenong, and Gambang Kromong. For culinary, his side will hold Soto Betawi cooking competition.

"Cooking contestants are the representatives from six sub-districts. They must also cook side dishes besides Soto Betawi," he informed, Thursday (4/19).

He explained, OK OCE teams coached by Small Medium Enterprises Cooperation and Trade (KUKMP) Sub-dept., Industry and Energy (PE) Sub-dept., and Maritime Agriculture and Food Tenacity (KPKP) Sub-dept. will also enliven this event.

"We will open it from morning to late aft ernoon. Hopefully this festival can introduce Betawi culture and culinary to visitors," he stated.