On Saturday, January 1st at 00.00 pm most of Jakarta sky was lighted by colorful fireworks. New Year's Eve in Jakarta and surrounding areas, especially in the most visited areas such as Ancol tourism beach, National Monument (Monas), Roundabout Hotel Indonesia and Miniature Indonesia Park (TMII) were safe and conducive. Since Friday evening those sites were packed with Jakarta residents who wanted to celebrate New Year with fireworks and trumpets.
The number of accidents that occurred in the capital and surrounding areas during New Year’s Eve was hundreds, most of them were motorcycle victims. At least 30 people were killed and more than 70 seriously injured increased about 30 percent over normal days.
Approximately 450,000 people were out of home celebrating the New Year's Eve, more than half of it concentrated in the Ancol area, and the remaining invaded the National Monument Park (Monas) and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). They came from all over the Jakarta and surrounding areas, carrying trumpets and fireworks. Outside those sites, on the main roads, the traffic jammed while most of the roadsides were flocked with sidewalk traders.
Residents enjoyed the atmosphere of New Year’s Eve. Fireworks sparked made the Jakarta sky bright and vibrant and the citizens were excited to welcome the New Year 2011. In some hotels, the New Year was celebrated with the appearance of various attractions, music concerts and the performance of several talented young singers.
In addition to those festive parties, Jakarta as the capital of the biggest Moslem country also conducted spiritual ceremonies in celebrating the New Year through a recitation of Koran verses in several places, among other, at Istiqlal Grand Mosque.
Best wishes for a Happy New Year!
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