Preserving Batik Through Jogja International Batik Biennale

Indonesian batik was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 2 October 2009. This moment is proof that Indonesian Batik is officially recognized as a world cultural heritage and and since then October 2 is celebrated as National Batik Day.

Yogyakarta as World Batik City held a biannual event titled Jogja International Batik Biennale (JIBB). The event has a series of agenda that you shouldn’t miss, which one of them is Carnival Road to Jogja Fashion Week. 25 communities participated in the competition showcasing their very own custom-made costumes and aesthetic batik-themed make up.

The carnival took place along Malioboro Street to Yogyakarta North Square on Saturday, 6 October 2018.

Source: inclovermag.com