Visitors start to flock to Kota Tua area, West Jakarta to enjoy the Jakarta's 498th Anniversary celebration, Sunday (6/22).

Based on Beritajakarta's observation, visitors are dominated by groups of family. They started to flock to Kota Tua at 3 PM, while the event was started at 4 PM to 11 PM.

Various entertainments are ready to enliven the event such as Tabuh Nusantara, Gambang Kromong, Wulan KDI, Bang Kojek, OM PMS, and Feel Koplo.

One of the visitors, Davin Riyoga (41), who came from Kalideres, West Jakarta, admitted he came earlier with his family to Kota Tua to visit museums and interesting photo spots.

"I came here at 12 PM to invite my wife and children to Seni Rupa dan Keramik Musem, Wayang Museum, and Bahari Museum," he said.

David admitted that it is his first presence at Jakarta's anniversary. He is waiting the performance of famous Indonesian artists, especially Wulan KDI.

"I want to see her live performance," he added.

Another visitor, Dedi (30), who came from Sumur Batu, Kemayoran, stated he came to Kota Tua to see the performance of Feel Koplo. He assessed that the music genre is very youthful.

"The Jakarta's 498th Anniversary celebration is good and interesting as it is always held in a public space. Hopefully Jakarta will be more successful and continue to provide welfare for its residents," he hoped.