The Culture of Betawi at Setu Babakan

Setu Babakan is an area of ​​settlement made ​​by the Government of Jakarta as a place of preservation and sustainable development of Betawi culture. Settlements are located in the southern city of Jakarta is one of the interesting attractions for tourists who want to enjoy the atmosphere of a typical rural or watch the original Betawi culture directly.

Setu Babakan is located in Srengseng Sawah, District Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia. In this village, the Setu Babakan still retain distinctive culture and way of life Betawi, such as raising fish in cages, fishing, farming, trade, making crafts, and make Betawi traditional foods.

Village is flanked by two lakes (Setu/Situ) and has a total area of ​​about 165 hectares and is inhabited at least 3,000 households. Most of the population are native Betawi people who have lived for generations in the area. While a few others are immigrants who have lived more than 30 years in this area.

Setu Babakan as a heritage area Betawi is actually a relatively new tourist attraction. Opening as a cultural heritage area was conducted in 2004, which in conjunction with the anniversary of Jakarta-474. These settlements are considered still to maintain and preserve the unique culture of Betawi, such as buildings, dialect, dance, music, drama and art.

History:

Historically, the determination as Setu Babakan Betawi heritage area has actually been planned since 1996. Before that, The Jakarta administration also plans to establish the Condet, East Jakarta, as a heritage area Betawi, but nevertheless done because, over time, the settlement is getting washed out of the Betawi cultural nuances. From this experience, the Jakarta Administration and planning of new areas instead of the planned area.

Through the Governor's Decree No. 9 of 2000 Setu Babakan village was chosen as the Betawi heritage. Since this determination, the government and people start trying to pioneer and develop the village as a viable cultural heritage area visited by tourists. After preparation is enough, in 2004, Setu Babakan inaugurated by Governor of Jakarta when it is Sutiyoso, as the Betawi heritage. Setu Babakan village is also one of the selected object / Pacific Asia Travel Association / (PATA) as a place of tourist visits to the PATA conference attendees in Jakarta in October 2002.

Activity Holiday:

Setu Babakan settlement is a rural area of natural and cultural environments are well maintained. Tourists visiting the area of cultural heritage will be treated to a panoramic view of shady trees that will add to the atmosphere cool and calm when entering it. On either side of the main street, visitors can also see houses stage Betawi distinctive architecture that still retained its authenticity.

There are three types of tours offered by Setu Babakan, namely:

1. Cultural Tourism

After entering the gate entrance Bang Pitung, we're going through some typical Betawi houses on either side of the road. Prominent characteristic of Betawi house is the decoration that surrounds the ceiling and a patio to the living room at the front. To reach the lake, we will pass through a stage show featuring lenong, ondel-ondel, tanjidor music, and so forth. In addition to art exhibition, visitors can also watch the processions, the Betawi culture, such as wedding ceremonies, circumcision, akekah, seal the Qur'an, and nujuh bulanan, or even just looking at the youth and children dance and martial arts exercises typical of Betawi.

2.      Nature Tourism

Not far from the stage show, there are stairs down to the lake. Around the lake planted with various trees that calm, so that we can sit or picnic while enjoying views of the lake. There are also recreational water facilities in the form of a duck boat. Ticket price Rp 5000 per person. Cheap and exciting.

3.      Culinary & Shopping Tourism 

If thirsty, along the edge of the lake there are a variety of cheap drinks such as ice lilin, ice dawet, ice durian. If you're hungry, could come to such a food court serving a variety of Betawi traditional food such as ketoprak, ketupat nyiksa, kerak telor, ketupat sayur, bakso, laksa, arum manis, soto betawi, mie ayam, soto mie, roti buaya, bir pletok, nasi uduk, kue apem, toge goreng, dan tahu gejrot. For souvenirs, we can also buy dodol Betawi. The price is so affordable. Not only food, typical Betawi accessories are also sold on the outskirts of the main roads, such as eyeglasses, toys typical Betawi, and other accessories.

How To Go Location:

To get to the location of the settlement Setu Babakan relatively easy, as there are many public transport vehicles that pass through this settlement.

• From Terminal Markets Sunday, up Kopaja No. Blok M to 616 majors Cimpedak, down at the gates of the settlement Setu Babakan or take public transportation numbered 128, then down at the front gate of the settlement Setu Babakan.
• If using a private vehicle, visitors are asked to park their vehicles in the space provided, then welcome to visit the village by foot or wagon hire is widely available in this tourist sites.

 

Other:

 

• Tourists visiting the village is free of charge, but charged the parking of vehicles ranging from Rp 2,000 to Rp 5,000. 
• Time of the visit is allowed to enjoy the atmosphere of the settlement is at 06.00 am to 18.00 pm.
• Other supporting facilities in Setu Babakan Village is a place of worship, performing arts stage, children's play area, outdoor theater, guest house, office manager, galleries, and souvenir shops.
• In addition, in the township are also available photo studio, where visitors can take pictures using the typical traditional Betawi dress with location shooting that suit our visitors.