Monday, November 19, 2012

Long holiday, visitors Beringharjo market booming

Largest traditional markets as well as iconic shopping Yogyakarta, Beringharjo invaded buyers from out of town for the long holiday weekend to coincide with the celebration of New Year 1434 Hijri."Since Thursday (15/11), there had been an increase in buyers from out of town who come to Beringharjo. Vast majority of DKI Jakarta, Ujung well as from other cities and some foreign tourists from Malaysia," said the Chairman of the Association Pegadang Beringharjo market Ujun Junaedi in Yogyakarta on Friday.
The number of visitors has reached more than 100,000 people. Most visitors to pursue a variety of products, especially batik blouses and nightgowns."The average purchased a product at a low price. Typically, they buy in large quantities for a souvenir," he said.Based on the condition of the density of visitors during the two days, Ujun optimistic that visitor numbers will increase with the density peak will occur on Saturday (18/11) and Sunday (19/11)."With the increase in the number of visitors, the merchant turnover also rose. Average increase of 30 percent compared to normal days," he was reluctant to mention nominal increase in turnover trader.Head of Market Management Yogyakarta Suyana said it will provide the best service to visitors to alert the janitor and security Beringharjo market."To be a janitor on duty for 10 hours starting from 07.00 to 17.00 pm. As for security, will be deployed 21 people were divided into three shifts," he said.Besides Beringharjo market, crowds also occurs in Malioboro as stated Chief Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) Teguh Sharif Malioboro."It's a lot of vehicles with license plates outside the city thronged Jalan Malioboro. We remain alert security personnel. Yet, to date has not been added. Still eight officers Jogoboro each shift," he said.To add to the convenience of visitors, UPT Malioboro also is completing the installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) at seven points along Malioboro."Hopefully, next month is able to function," he said.


Source: http://www.antaranews.com/berita/343825/

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