Nusantara Catwalk Set in Prambanan Temple, Fostering Love for Indonesian Arts and Culture

In order to enliven the celebration of the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia (HUT RI), PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan and Ratu Boko (TWC) is presenting the Nusantara Catwalk activity in the area concourse Prambanan Temple Tourism Park destination, on Thursday (17/8/2023). This action was presented as a means of supporting the advancement of Indonesian textiles as well as a form of love and pride for Indonesian arts and culture.

This program was realized thanks to the cooperation and collaboration between PT TWC and the Indonesian Fashion Designer Entrepreneurs Association (APPMI) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). This action was presented to color the Red and White Excitement at the World Cultural Heritage destination.

Red and White Excitement through Action Catwalk Nusantara involves 14 fashion designers from DI Yogyakarta. These designers present their best works to be displayed in the Prambanan Temple area.

A number of models presented fashion works from designers. They walked along the runway. catwalk set in Prambanan Temple. The grandeur of the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, combined with modern traditional fashion art works blend into one elegant performance combination.

Marketing, Service and Business Development Director of PT TWC Hetty Herawati said that the Nusantara Catwalk is the first step in collaboration with fashion designers to showcase their work at the Taman Wisata Candi destination. In addition, Catwalk It is also hoped that Nusantara can foster a love for Indonesian textiles.

"Catwalk Nusantara is an effort to collaborate between cultural heritage destinations and the richness of Nusantara textiles to be combined in one performance, which although simple but still meaningful. Moreover, this activity is carried out on Indonesian Independence Day, which can be one experience to strengthen feelings of love for the homeland and nation," he explained.

Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Fashion Designers and Entrepreneurs (APPMI) Yogyakarta Sugeng Waskito fully supports this collaboration. As one of the designers, the show Catwalk The archipelago becomes a special stage, with the grandeur of Prambanan Temple as the backdrop.

"We, along with APPMI members, are certainly happy to be able to participate in enlivening the commemoration of Indonesian Independence. Hopefully, in the future this can continue, using other destinations," he explained. 

PT TWC also echoed campaign #nusantaraclothing which is intended for tourists visiting PT TWC destinations. Campaign This is echoed to increase awareness of the richness of Indonesian textiles. The richness that is rooted in the socio-cultural society of the archipelago is a manifestation of creativity, work, and intention and is one of Indonesia's unique riches. 

PT TWC as Indonesian Heritage Management fully committed to destination management heritage and culture sustainable and quality, to present an inspiring, attractive and educational destination. Through this Semarak Merah Putih program, tourists who visit can join in celebrating Independence Day with joy and feel the spirit of love for the homeland in this leading Indonesian cultural heritage destination.