ngangkring.artfest
Yogyakarta, Indonesia - Food lovers, rejoice! Yogyakarta recently hosted the Djarum 76 Ngangkring Artfest 2024, a three-day extravaganza celebrating the iconic Indonesian street food, angkringan. Held at the Jogja Expo Center, this year’s festival saw a whopping 100 food stalls serving up a diverse range of delicious and affordable dishes.
From the moment you step into the festival grounds, you're enveloped in a vibrant atmosphere filled with the tantalizing aroma of grilled meats, the sizzle of cooking, and the lively chatter of locals and tourists alike. The heart of the festival is, of course, the food. Visitors can savor everything from classic nasi kucing (cat rice) to more contemporary fusion dishes, all at incredibly affordable prices.
Beyond the culinary delights, the festival also featured a variety of cultural performances, including traditional Javanese dances, live music, and a captivating dragon dance. For those seeking a more active experience, there was a Ciak Sego Kucing competition, where participants raced to finish as much nasi kucing as possible.
"The festival is not just about food," said Ong Harry Wahyu, the founder of Ngangkring Artfest. "It's about bringing people together and celebrating our rich cultural heritage."