More than 200 Athletes Participate in the Asia-Level Lion Dance Competition, Jababeka Go Asia

Cikarang, October 23, 2025 – KOTA Jababeka Cikarang is an independent city developed by PT Jababeka Tbk since 1989. Currently, this area spanning thousands of hectares is home to more than 2,000 national and international companies from Japan, Korea, China, and various other countries. With a diverse background and culture, Jababeka has grown into an inclusive, modern city and serves as a home for many expatriates.

“We believe that diversity is a strength. This is evident in Jababeka, where people from different backgrounds can live together harmoniously. To celebrate this diversity, this year, Jababeka is hosting Jababeka Go Asia: The 7th Asian Dragon & Lion Dance Championship,” said Ivonne Anggraeni, President Director of PT Graha Buana Cikarang.

The Jababeka Go Asia Event: The 7th Asian Dragon & Lion Dance Championship is an Asian-level lion and dragon dance competition held through a collaboration between the Indonesian Association of Lion & Barongsai (PLBSI), the Dragon & Lion Dance Federation of Asia, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora), and Jababeka as the host.

The opening on October 17, 2025, was attended by the President Director of PT Graha Buana Cikarang – Ivonne Anggraini, Head of Township Division of PT Graha Buana Cikarang – Albert Mulyono, East Cikarang Police Chief – AKP Sugiharto SH, Acting Head of Tourism Office – H. Dede Mauludin, HS. S.STP., MM, Representatives from Kemenpora, Representatives from the DKI Provincial Government, General Chair of PLBSI – Prof. Dr. Nurdin Purnomo, judges, athletes from participating countries, and many others.

This prestigious international competition was attended by more than 200 participants from various countries, including Macau, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia, who competed for the championship title. The event took place from October 18–20, 2025, at the President University Convention Center, Cikarang.

The lion dance and dragon dance originate from China and have existed for thousands of years. These dances symbolize luck, prosperity, peace, and bravery. In Indonesia and around the world, this art form continues to develop as festival entertainment, and in 2013 it was designated as an official sport at both national and international levels.

“Through this competition, we hope to continue supporting cultural diversity and the growth of lion dance sports. Additionally, we are optimistic that this event can boost the Jababeka tourism sector on the international stage,” added Ivonne.

In addition to being known as the largest industrial area in Southeast Asia, Kota Jababeka is also set to present various premier tourist destinations that attract both local and international visitors. One of them is Jababeka Factory Outlet, the first shopping and industrial educational tourism destination in Indonesia, where visitors can purchase domestic and international products at competitive prices while learning about the production process.

Kota Jababeka has also become an educational destination for students from both domestic and international backgrounds. With world-class educational standards, students can develop a global perspective and international competitiveness. The presence of various strategic tenants from national and multinational companies also opens up extensive opportunities for internships and training, thereby producing graduates with high competencies. Not only higher education institutions, Kota Jababeka also provides educational facilities for all age groups.

From a business and industrial perspective, the Jababeka area is supported by complete modern infrastructure. The area has toll access that facilitates connectivity to various major cities, reliable electricity supply, water treatment (WTP) and wastewater treatment (WWTP) facilities, proximity to the airport, as well as the presence of Cikarang Dry Port which streamlines product distribution and investment. All these facilities strengthen Jababeka’s position as one of the largest and most advanced industrial areas in Southeast Asia.

In addition to being a center for business and industry, Jababeka Cikarang City is also an ideal choice for living due to its complete facilities. This area has several modern residential complexes equipped with various amenities that support both business needs and the daily lives of residents and workers, such as Fablab, Jababeka Golf & Country Club, President University, healthcare facilities like hospitals, hotels, lifestyle and shopping centers, as well as comfortable modern residential areas.

With diversity, culture, education, tourism, and business complementing each other, Jababeka continues to prove itself as a modern city that is home to people from all walks of life. For those who wish to do business and settle in a modern area, as well as for entrepreneurs seeking strategic investment opportunities, Kota Jababeka offers an environment that is continuously developing towards global standards.

“With comprehensive infrastructure, an international community, and a solid business ecosystem, Jababeka is the right destination to build a future, whether for living, doing business, or investing in the long term,” concluded Ivonne.