Menjelang Malam Tahun Baru, Stasiun Cikini Sepi Pengunjung

Stasiun Cikini in Central Jakarta wasn’t crowded with people looking to celebrate the New Year’s Eve in the city center. The usually bustling Cikini Station appeared quiet as people headed home from work.

Scene at Stasiun Cikini:

• Location: Jakarta Pusat (Central Jakarta)

• Date and Time: Tuesday, 31st December 2024, 7:18 PM WIB

• Observation: The station was deserted, with no queues at the entrance or exit gates. Approximately 10 people were seen casually walking towards the train platforms or waiting inside, some just charging their phones.

Insights from Commuters:

• Sinta (47): Enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, mentioning that the station felt tidier and more comfortable. She preferred this quiet scene for New Year’s Eve.

• Nuri (48): Opted to go straight home after work and celebrate the New Year with family, citing previous frustrating experiences of getting stuck in traffic jams and crowded streets while returning from city festivities.

Alternative New Year Celebrations:

• Sinta: Planned a reunion with her middle school friends at Setiabudi, steering clear of city entertainments.

• Nuri: Echoed the sentiment of avoiding city center celebrations after previously enduring a two-hour traffic jam, choosing a cozy family gathering at home instead.

New Year’s Events in Jakarta:

Various celebrations and entertainment programs were organized across Jakarta for the New Year, including 12 stages set up along Jalan MH Thamrin - Jalan Sudirman. Each location featured different music genres and themes, such as nostalgia, reggae, indie, and more.

• Main Stage: Bundaran HI

• Themes: Ranged from Jakarta Rock to Jakarta Punk, Jakarta Berdendang, Jakarta Bergoyang, and more, with different genres like DJ EDM, dangdut, and karaoke featured at various venues, including hotels, banks, and public areas.

List of Locations and Themes:

1. Gedung Panin Bank: Jakarta Bernostalgia

2. SCBD Area: Jakarta Berdansa (Reggae)

3. FX Sudirman: Jakarta Indie

4. Hotel Orient: Campur Sari & Koplo

5. WTC: Karaoke Sing-Along

6. Wisma Nugra Santana: Punk Pop

7. Patung Kuda: Dangdut - Jakarta Bergoyang

8. And more, including themed stages by UOB, BUMN, and PAM Jaya at different venues in the city.

Despite the vibrant festivities in various parts of Jakarta, some individuals like Sinta and Nuri opted for quieter and more intimate celebrations to welcome the New Year.