Chinese New Year will fall on February 1st. Known as Imlek amongst Jakartans, Chinese New Year is one of the biggest celebrations in Jakarta. With that, there are a lot of activities that you can do with your family during this festive day. Here are some things to do to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Jakarta.

1. Take a Long Day Rest
   Spending your holiday doing absolutely nothing would be great for your mental health. Taking a break will help you de-stress and relieve your mind. You can do nothing, aimlessly, and only concerning yourself without an objective of being productive. Cut the stressful activities and take your idle time. Maybe you will be more productive from returning to work after that.
   
   
2. Visit Chinatowns in Jakarta
   People have anticipated the Chinese New Year vibes in various places, like Chinatown in Jakarta. Basically, Chinatown is a place filled with Chinese culture and architecture. With the Chinese atmosphere, Chinatown is the best place to visit during the Lunar New Year. You will find Chinese culinary, ornament shops, and Chinese temple-like buildings for sightseeing.
   You can discover Chinatowns in Jakarta like Gang Gloria, Petak Sembilan, Pantjoran PIK, and many more.
   
   
3. See Barongsai and Liong Live Performances
   Many malls in Jakarta have Barongsai and Liong performances to entertain people. Jakarta's shopping centers are filled with Chinese New Year's decorations, ornaments, red lanterns, and lion dance attractions. The performers will mimic a lion's and dragon's movements to bring good fortune. Various attractions ranging from acrobatic performances to Barongsai and Liong dances will be held in some places.
   Find Barongsai and Liong live performances in Pondok Indah Mall, Central Park Mall, Grand Indonesia, Pacific Place, Mall of Indonesia, Summarecon Mall Kelapa Gading, and any other selected malls in Jakarta.
   
   
4. Discover Chinese Cuisines at Home
   Fortunately, Chinese food is one of the most popular dishes in Indonesia. You can quickly find some great Chinese restaurants in Jakarta. Chinese restaurants in Jakarta have many different specialities from different regions. All dishes vary from dim sum, soups, noodles, chicken rice, fried rice, pork, and many more are available for you to eat! Find deliveries or takeaways in some Chinese restaurants around your place to bring the Chinese atmosphere to the home.
   
   
5. Visit Your Relatives
   If you're celebrating Chinese New Year, you may want to decorate your space, so your family and friends can pay a visit. Or maybe you want to visit someone, either your family or friends. This is a special way to express good wishes to your relatives by visiting them. Traditionally, people who visit will bring gifts or red envelopes and greet one another with "Happy New Year."