Setu Babakan

Setu Babakan is a cultural village on the southern edge of Jakarta established to preserve the traditions of the Betawi, the indigenous people of the city. Centred on a small lake, it gathers traditional houses, workshops and stages where visitors watch Betawi music, dance, martial arts and lenong theatre. Food stalls serve specialities such as kerak telor and soto Betawi, and craftspeople demonstrate weaving and mask-making. The living museum was created as urban growth threatened Betawi customs, offering an unhurried encounter with the.