JAKARTA’s sad badut jalanan (street clowns) are trying hard to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the supply side of the informal badut jalanan sector, costume retail and rental businesses have actually been thriving during the health crisis. For example, one Facebook user posted on a discussion board that they had a budget of Rp400,000 for a badut jalanan costume, which prompted comments from about two dozen vendors. For others, the strong demand has meant an opportunity to start a costume rental business. There is a demand for this.”For Beth Febriansyah, a 24-year-old costume maker in Bandung, the badut jalanan phenomenon has been a boon for his business.

Source: The Star February 20, 2021 19:07 UTC