The way Harry De Fretes Recommend Betawi Culture

Advances in information technology era modernmembuat younger generation of today are more familiar than the cultures outside their own country. They are much more familiar with pop music, R & B, or with a glamorous lifestyle.

That makes them even more distant with local cultures. Even tend to be indifferent.

Starting from these concerns, several artists such as Bens Leo, Harry De Fretes, Ingrid Widjanarko, Citra Pranajaya, Aditya Gumay initiative to hold a 'Expression Firecrackers'. A talent show at a time to introduce the Betawi culture to the younger generation, especially students.

''I'm concerned about the children lots of info attacked from outside, already bombarded kayak. If this continues, we will be weakened. We should provide a spectacle that is nutritionally sound. I actually wanted to give room for expression, "Harry said when met at City Thamrin, Central Jakarta.

This show will present three race categories such as dance, singing, and lenong for students in Jakarta and surrounding areas. Hopefully, through the event 'Stage School Children', the students can express themselves and explore the capabilities in three areas of it.

''This is no element to educate as well. It is intended to students in the big city we need to take a walk. We love more insight, "said Harry again.