Jakarta Encouraged to Become Globally Competitive Fashion Industry Center
Reported by Folmer | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Acting Jakarta Governor, Teguh Setyabudi attended the Chinese New Year Fashion Exhibition "Wisdom in The Old Town: A Lunar Celebration" at House of Tugu. Kota Tua, West Jakarta, Monday (2/17).
presented combination of tradition and modernity
The event was held to appreciate the diversity of Indonesian culture as well as a means to elevate traditional and artistic values to the international stage with a modern nuance that is relevant to the younger generation.
Teguh supported the event initiated by Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Culture. The fashion show presented the timeless charm of Jakarta's cultural heritage by taking Kota Tua (Old Town) background.
Teguh Launches Pelataran Timoer Park"The extraordinary talented designers that already brought the Indonesian fashion industry to the world presented combination of tradition and modernity to the event. It is also our part to promote Kota Tua Jakarta as world class tourism destination," Teguh said, as quoted from Jakarta Provincial Government's press release.
Teguh assessed that Indonesia's cultural heritage preservation is also brought to House of Tugu. It is added with Peranakan (Chinese) traditions that have developed for centuries to the Indonesia fashion industry treasury.
"That is why Jakarta Provincial Government appreciates the Indonesia designers and all sides who have participated and represented the spirit and creativity in presenting the best work that has been recognized on the international stage," Teguh added.
Teguh hopes that the Chinese New Year Fashion Exhibition can support the fashion industry progress in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. This can also strengthen Jakarta's position as an inclusive, cultured and competitive global city.
"With the spirit of unity and hope to continue in preserving the richness of Indonesia culture in Jakarta, let's celebrate this moment together. Hopefully the fashion industry in Jakarta will continue to grow and be able to compete in international stage," Teguh stated.
The Chinese New Year Fashion Exhibition was attended by Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana; Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Veronica Tan; Deputy Minister of Culture, Giring Ganesha; Deputy Chairperson of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Titiek Soeharto; Jakarta Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Andhika Permata and West Jakarta Mayor, Uus Kuswanto.
