In the story of Jakarta, the relationship between Betawi ethnic culture and the city’s cosmopolitan character often feels complex. Historically, this complexity is frequently tied to questions of identity and the strategies for navigating life in a big city. Zee Zee Shahab will share her anthropological study on the formation of Betawi identity, while JJ Rizal will discuss how the Betawi people have adapted and strategized amid the city’s rapid growth.
Madani Talks:
Betawi, Antara Identitas dan Siasat Kota
With:
Zee Zee Shahab dan JJ Rizal
Venue:
Aula PDS HB Jassin, Taman Ismail Marzuki
