Jakarta on Instagram: chaos v calm in the Indonesian megacity – in pictures

A boy takes pictures of his friends at Istiqlal Mosque, which was built to commemorate Indonesia’s Independence. Photograph: @greysuitcase

While we spent a week reporting on Indonesia’s sprawling, busy capital, a team of talented Instagrammers from the city showed us Jakarta through their eyes – from kids playing in the sunshine and the energy of the “unity in diversity” parade to the madness of rush hour and the city’s stark inequalities.

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This is @ijoeel and I'm taking over @guardiancities for #GuardianJakarta week to show you around the Indonesian capital. Jakarta is very busy, but but it is also incredibly diverse and creates a unique experience for those living or visiting here. Tag your own photos of Jakarta with #GuardianJakarta!

A photo posted by Guardian Cities (@guardiancities) on Nov 21, 2016 at 1:54am PST

This is @ijoeel and I'm sharing pictures of my hometown #Jakarta this week for #GuardianJakarta. This image shows Glodok street, one of Jakarta's most unique streets. Artists fill up every corner busy painting their own masterpieces. It feels like the artists actually own the street. Tag your own shots of Jakarta with #GuardianJakarta!

A photo posted by Guardian Cities (@guardiancities) on Nov 21, 2016 at 9:19pm PST

This is @ijoeel and I'm sharing pictures and stories of my lovely hometown #Jakarta this week for #GuardianJakarta. Tanjung Priok railway station is one of the oldest stations in Jakarta. It was built in the 1950s and it's still in operation. It is located across the Tanjung Priok Port, which is the main port of Jakarta. . Share your own photos of Jakarta with #GuardianJakarta

A photo posted by Guardian Cities (@guardiancities) on Nov 25, 2016 at 3:21am PST

A group of elementary school students with Scout uniforms, usually used on every Wednesday. At their break hour, their usually buy food or anything that is sold around the school area. This sights are always caught my attention. Sometimes, reminded of my childhood memories. And this is only the Public School managed by the state. I rarely find anything like this on the school run by the private sector. I took this picture around Pasar Baru area. One of the interesting place when I was shooting with socio documentary approach. This is part of @guardiancities special live week in Jakarta City #GuardianJakarta Tag your best shots and shows uniquely Jakarta with #GuardianJakarta

A photo posted by © Chris Tuarissa (@chris_tuarissa) on Nov 23, 2016 at 11:31pm PST

// a delightful sight // #GuardianJakarta . For those who live and (especially) drive in Jakarta, this kind of traffic-free-road is certainly a sight that we always hope for everytime we get into a car and head to the place where we need to be. Jakarta has one of the worst traffic in the world and stand still traffic is just another part of our daily life. You have never experienced a real traffic jam until you experience one in Jakarta (or one of the other South East Asian countries that are having the same problem). . And with this, I'm concluding my Jakarta series as part of #GuardianJakarta week hosted by @guardiancities. Hope you guys enjoy a little bit of my hometown from this series and thank you @guardiancities for letting me participate in the Jakarta week! . p.s: Tonight I'm heading to Japan 🇯🇵 for the first time, so stay tuned for more updates from the trip. .

A photo posted by Angie Wijaya (@greysuitcase) on Nov 24, 2016 at 8:04am PST

Jakarta known as diverse city, there are many different people from different cultural backgrounds and with different lifestyles. In this way Jakarta reflects Indonesia as a whole. One of the resident in Jakarta enjoyed the traditional dance during Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Parade. As part of thousands of residents from Greater Jakarta gathered around the Arjuna Wijaya Statue (known as Horses Statue) area on MH Thamrin Street, Central Jakarta, on Saturday to join in the Bhineka Tunggal Ika Parade, which is the national motto meaning "unity in diversity". Wearing red and white clothes and traditional attire, the residents called on the nation to maintain unity amid recent tensions, including after the 411 conflict and the molotov attack on a church in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, which injured four children, one of which passed away. This is part of @guardiancities week in Jakarta #guardianjakarta #instasunda #instastreetid_1book #SPiCollective #labellalibertad #geonusantara #nikonindonesia #ig_street #streetleaks #streetphotography #jakarta #indonesia #sfi_streetphotography #challengerstreets #vsco #ourstreets #maklumfoto

A photo posted by Dylan Aprialdo Rachman (@dylanaprialdo) on Nov 24, 2016 at 4:43pm PST

Photo by @eyehateguts #jakartajakarta #dailyjakarta #everydayjakarta #everydayasia @everydayasia #1000kata #istrie @1000kata #everydayeverywhere #guardianjakarta

A photo posted by Jakarta Jakarta (@everydayjakarta) on Nov 23, 2016 at 11:17pm PST

semilir udara meniup didadaku seakan aku jatuh dipuncak ketinggian debu-debu liar berterbangan tak beraturan lumpur kental menempel disepatuku #GuardianJakarta . . . . . #instasunda #communityfirst #antarafoto #1000kata #rsa_streetview #squaregrapher #Photojournalism #serikat_FI #pewartafotoindonesia #streetleaks #jawaposfoto #cultureofstreetlife #everydayasia #humaninterest

A photo posted by sam_otitt (@sam_otitt) on Nov 24, 2016 at 1:28am PST

These scene was located in Kampung Melayu Jakarta. These mass transportation called Angkot. It can be seen around Jakarta with different routes. People usually choose this Angkot for cheaper fare than Taxis. #GuardianJakarta . . . . . #instasunda #communityfirst #antarafoto #1000kata #rsa_streetview #jakarta #Photojournalism #serikat_FI #pewartafotoindonesia #streetleaks #jawaposfoto #cultureofstreetlife #everydayasia #humaninterest

A photo posted by sam_otitt (@sam_otitt) on Nov 22, 2016 at 9:57pm PST

While many Jakartans find a joy being stuck in a traffic jam (sarcasm alert), you could still find some people taking their bikes to commute to every parts of this city. Few years ago, Jakarta might be struggle with proper public transportations for its people, but nowadays there's lots of choice to commute. And the ongoing MRT project will be the biggest thing that many Jakartans can expect to be part of their commuting life soon. • Part of #GuardianJakarta week of @guardiancities — #GuardianJakarta #XF56APD #XT1

A photo posted by Things around me (@aditpk) on Nov 22, 2016 at 6:53pm PST

In frame: typical traffic jam in Jakarta's busiest street around Senayan area on rush hour, blank space in the middle of the street is the MRT Jakarta construction. @guardiancities #GuardianJakarta ______________________________________________________ With more than 10 millions people live in Jakarta today, the city need mass public transportation more than ever. Transport issues have increasingly begun to attract political attention and it has been foreseen that without a major transportation breakthrough, congestions will overwhelm the city into a complete traffic gridlock by 2020. To overcome that "prophecy", the rail-based Jakarta MRT is now on progress expected to stretch across over 110 kilometres, including 2 Phases: Phase I: 23 km for the North-South Line targeted to operate in 2018. Phase II: 87 km for East-West Line targeted to operate in 2025.

A photo posted by Ramdan (@onlyramdan) on Nov 22, 2016 at 6:38pm PST

Hello! I'm part of #GuardianJakarta week of @guardiancities. This is my second day. . 10 million people live in Jakarta. This moment located in the outskirts of railways. Everyday life and bustle of Jakarta, makes me want to see the interesting side of this city. . Tag your own Jakarta pictures with #GuardianJakarta!

A photo posted by Farhan Hervi S (@farhanhers) on Nov 22, 2016 at 4:21am PST

Turu dewe. . #bobodibajaj #puaspulas #jakartakeras #jelajahjakarta #explorejakarta #exploreblokm #GuardianJakarta

A photo posted by Nin Djani (@nindysm) on Nov 22, 2016 at 6:04am PST

// bahagia itu sederhana • happiness is simple // #GuardianJakarta . under the scorching hot sun, these kids were having fun just pushing each other in this four-wheeled cart, running around the square barefoot on what I can only describe as floors on fire (it was a really really hot day. i had my socks on and it still felt like my feet were burning). the smile on that little girl's face says it all. . I'm currently home in Jakarta and will be sharing some shots from the city as part of #GuardianJakarta week hosted by @guardiancities. stay tuned for more posts through out the week! .

A photo posted by Angie Wijaya (@greysuitcase) on Nov 22, 2016 at 8:24am PST

// gerobak buah keliling • sliced fruits street vendor // #GuardianJakarta . this kind of vendor usually can be found on crowded streets or public places. some of them also walk around neighborhoods to sell the sliced fruits. i remember seeing at least one of these guys passed by my house every afternoon when i was a kid. in terms of how clean and fresh the fruits are, only they know. . I'm currently home in Jakarta and will be sharing some shots from the city as part of #GuardianJakarta week hosted by @guardiancities. stay tuned for more posts through out the week! .

A photo posted by Angie Wijaya (@greysuitcase) on Nov 22, 2016 at 4:30am PST

The atmosphere during peak hours in Jakarta. It is a common thing here. Most residents of Jakarta using multiple modes of transportation. Commuter line to be one of the main vehicles. This is my favorite thing when i'm shoot on the streets. This is part of @guardiancities special live week in Jakarta City #GuardianJakarta , Indonesia. Tag your best shots and shows uniquely Jakarta with #GuardianJakarta

A photo posted by © Chris Tuarissa (@chris_tuarissa) on Nov 21, 2016 at 5:37pm PST

Hello, Everyone! I'm part of #GuardianJakarta week of @guardiancities! • This moment located around the midpoint of Jakarta, Grand Indonesia Mall. It shown a workers while cleaning the wall. I usually seeing them cleaning the wall at around 8 until 11 in the morning. This moment combine beautifully with a pattern. That's why I captured them. • Let's show the entire Earth about our lovely city, Jakarta! Tag your own Jakarta pictures with #GuardianJakarta!

A photo posted by reiza (@reizanurrafi) on Nov 21, 2016 at 8:22pm PST

Good night . . . #ig_color #guardianjakarta #streets_vision #urbanromantix #tv_pointofview #explorejakarta #moodygrams #urbanandstreet #agameoftones #streetshared #theimaged #createcommune #heatercentral #eclectic_shotz #streetframe #artofvisuals #visualsgang #way2ill #allshots #streetdreamsmag #grittyside #citykillerz #fatalframes #urbanromantix #ourmoodydays #cityunit #citygrammers #Visualambassadors @cityunit / @ig_color / @citykillerz / @urbanrising / @moodygrams / @theimaged / @guardiancities

A photo posted by Wielliam (@liewielliam) on Nov 18, 2016 at 6:47am PST

Yah, ketauan satpam :( #streetmeetina #GuardianJakarta week for @guardiancities

A photo posted by Aries (@ariesbudhi) on Nov 19, 2016 at 3:37am PST

Boys play in a river full of rubbish in a slum area of jakarta #guardianjakarta @guardiancities week . . . #explorejakarta #indostreets #sstreetss #instanusantara #exploreIndonesia #instasunda #reco_ig #nikonindonesia #streetleaks #instastreetid #guardiancities #reportagespotlight #cameraindonesia #instanusantarajakarta #pewartafotoindonesia #everybodystreet #lifo #streetphotographers #streetphotography #jakartastreetphotography #streetdreamsmag #everydayasia #storyofthestreet #35mm #gettyimages #magnumphotos

A photo posted by Yannis Yereoudakis. Indonesia (@indostreets) on Nov 21, 2016 at 7:29am PST

Somewhere between the lights and the tower, people are fighting for the better life. One that Jakarta's promised @guardiancities #guardianjakarta

A photo posted by Rinatania Fajriani (@rinatania) on Nov 21, 2016 at 3:14am PST

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