Pasar Senen, Traditional market in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
Pasar Senen is a market in Central Jakarta that spreads across multiple blocks and offers a wide range of products from clothing and textiles to traditional Indonesian food and electronic items. The different sections are organized by product category, making it easy for shoppers to find what they need.
The market was founded on August 30, 1733, and was originally named Vinck Passer, opening only on Mondays at first. It later became a daily trading site that grew in importance as Jakarta expanded.
The market takes its name from the neighborhood where it stands and reflects the blend of daily life and commerce that defines Jakarta. Visitors see traditional vendors and modern shops side by side, showing how the city connects old and new ways of doing business.
The market connects directly to the Transjakarta public transportation system and offers extended hours for both wholesale and retail shopping. Visitors should come early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid crowds and shop more comfortably.
During Ramadan and especially around the Eid al-Fitr festival, Block 3 transforms into a specialized meat market with vendors offering freshly butchered beef. This seasonal trade is an important part of preparations for the holiday season in the city.
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