Jakarta marks 499th anniversary

Residents attend the main celebration of Jakarta's 499th anniversary at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta on Saturday (June 27, 2026). The Jakarta provincial government marked the city's 499th anniversary under the theme "Towards Five Centuries of Jakarta," featuring cultural performances and a variety of public entertainment events. ANTARA FOTO/M Risyal Hidayat/wsj/M052

Dangdut singer Cici Paramida performs one of her signature songs during the main celebration of Jakarta's 499th anniversary at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta on Saturday (June 27, 2026). The Jakarta provincial government marked the city's 499th anniversary under the theme "Towards Five Centuries of Jakarta," featuring cultural performances and a variety of public entertainment events. ANTARA FOTO/M Risyal Hidayat/wsj/M052

Residents watch a video mapping projection on the Selamat Datang Monument during the main celebration of Jakarta's 499th anniversary at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta on Saturday (June 27, 2026). The Jakarta provincial government marked the city's 499th anniversary under the theme "Towards Five Centuries of Jakarta," featuring cultural performances and a variety of public entertainment events. ANTARA FOTO/M Risyal Hidayat/wsj/M052