June 22, Boat Race in Ciliwung River

Jakarta, metropostnews.com - Various activities and races were prepared to enliven the 484th Jakarta’s anniversary on June 22, 2011. One of them is the boat race which will be held on June 24 in Ciliwung River (in front of Pasar Baru) on Jl. Dr. Sutomo, Central Jakarta.

Central Jakarta Sport and Youth Sub-department as the race organizer stated rubber boat will be used in this race of 400 meters. They targeted 16 teams as participants. Each of Central Jakarta sub-district will send 2 teams consist of male and female team.

“1 team consists of 5 people,” said Central Jakarta Development Head of Sport and Youth Department Suryono.

For those who want to participate in the race can sign up in Central Jakarta Sport and Youth Sub-department on June 1. “This event is open for public,” he expressed.

Besides boat race, there will be also walk race which targeted 4.400 participants with one group consists of 11 people. This race will go through 7 kilometers long. It will start in Central Jakarta Mayor Office on Jl. Tanah Abang I and finish in National Monument (Monas). (jek)