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Surabaya held Kya-Kya Chunjie Fest 2026 to welcome Chinese New Year
WINDONESIA February 17, 2026
The Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun area, Surabaya's Chinatown. (suarasurabaya.net/Redhita)
Kya-Kya Chunjie Fest 2026 was held as a Chinese New Year celebration in the Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun area of Surabaya City, East Java Province on Feb. 14–16, 2026.
The event began at 18.00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB) and ends at 10.00 WIB with "Harmony of Love and Chinatown Culture in Surabaya" as its theme. Visitors can enjoy various cultural performances, culinary specialties, and exciting attractions.
Acting Surabaya City Culture, Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office (Disbudporapar) Head Herry Purwadi stated that Kya-Kya Chunjie Fest is a Chinese New Year festival that offers an authentic cultural experience.
"We want to present an authentic Chinese New Year experience through a variety of entertainment activities. Furthermore, the main goal of this event is to increase tourist visits and boost the income of MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) in the Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun area, while simultaneously stimulating the tourism of nearby areas," he explained on Feb. 12, 2026.
Hery added that this event collaborated with culinary tenants from Surabaya's MSMEs and the local arts community.
"All the culinary tenants are Surabaya MSMEs, and the majority of the performers are from the Chinese community and Surabaya's local artists. This is a form of collaboration between the government, the community, and local businesses," he elaborated.
The event is expected to have a positive economic impact, including increased revenue for MSMEs in the city's Chinatown, increased income for local workers, and an enhanced tourism sector ecosystem.
The Surabaya City Disbudporapar has also coordinated with other regional apparatus organizations (OPDs) of the city, including the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), the Transportation Agency (Dishub), the Environmental Agency (DLH), and local area managers to ensure security, comfort, and smooth running of the event.
"We want to ensure that the public can enjoy this festival safely, comfortably, and in an orderly manner so that the Kya-Kya Chunjie Fest truly becomes an inclusive and enjoyable cultural celebration for all," said Herry.
