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Welcoming of Heroes Day, the artists in Surabaya with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Surabaya re-start Jalan Tunjungan
Penulis: Sulvi Sofiana | Editor: Cak Sur
SURYA.co.id | SURABAYA - Welcoming of Heroes Day, the artists in Surabaya with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Surabaya re-start “Jalan Tunjungan” (Tunjungan Road).
Every Saturday from 18:00 to 22:00 and Sunday starting at 16:00 from the pedestrian of Siola Building until Optik is full of artists.
Starting from the view of a sculpted artist, Javanese style to painters.
Heri Prasetyo, coordinator of “Surabaya Menari”, said that the initiative to create an artist action in Surabaya icon road is to grow art appreciation for Surabaya society, also respond to the revitalization of Tunjungan Street as city icon.
"We volunteered but also there are a couple of Chinese tourists even love tip pretty Rp 500 thousand," he explained.
Despite the simple means, he expressed help with the permissions from Disbudpar, so as not to disrupt the streets of Surabaya.
The artists involved only 5 people for performance art, 8 painters and 4 people coke'an music. Everything can be arranged in an orderly manner.
Some road users are certainly interested in the unusual scene. Even many pedestrians who take photos selfie or just enjoy the strains of Java style.
"There's a free show on the street, not everyday can be seen. Certainly there will be many who come, "said Agil Santoso (27), visitors who took the time to see the art show when buying some needs in stationery store on Jalan Tunjungan.
He also hopes these activities can be on the agenda routine. Of course with the supervision of the authorities so as not to cause congestion.