MALAM PUSPA WARNI: A BEAUTIFUL SYMPHONY OF INDONESIAN CULTURE

Posted by Joannes Joannes March 15, 2020

MALAM PUSPA WARNI: A BEAUTIFUL SYMPHONY OF INDONESIAN CULTURE

Mari berkarya
Dalam puisi dan lagu
Musik dan tari
Layar perak, panggung gerak
Adalah tempat kita
Insan dunia
Ekspresikan diri

- "Ekspresi" song as sung by Titi Dj at Malam Puspa Warni, March 11, 2020

"Splendid show of Indonesian culture", "Fantastic", "Amazing dancing and singing" and other impressive adjectives were uttered by dignitaries as well as guests attending the Malam Puspa Warni (The Night of Colorful Flowers), held in Jakarta on March 11, 2020.

Chaired by Madam Yanti Airlangga Hartarto (IG: @yanti.airlangga), there are three organizations that serve as host of the event namely Yayasan Batik Indonesia (Indonesian Batik Foundation), Perempuan Untuk Negeri (Women for Country) and Dewan Kerajinan Nasional (National Craft Council).

Faithful to the dress code inscribed in the invitation, Indonesian Ministers, female leaders, politicians, tycoons, government officials, and artists attended by dressing up in traditional costumes of Indonesia. From Acehnese traditional costume to Dayaknese Kalimantan costume.

Showing up at this lovely event, spouses of Foreign Ambassadors to Indonesia who put on a touch of Indonesian Batik or Tenun on their dresses, either shawls or scarves.

As the moon shines brighter, Rossa, Titi DJ and Reza Artamevia, three of best known Indonesian Divas, sang their hit songs followed with a surprise finale Happy Birthday song.

SURPRISEEE!!! That's when all guests found out that Madam Yanti Airlangga, our gracious host of the event, was celebrating her birthday on the very day of the Indonesian cultural spectacle.

Overall, the Malam Puspa Negeri was a très excellent Indonesian cultural show that present Indonesian culture, fashion and culinary in an exquisite style.

Selamat ulang tahun Ibu Yanti Airlangga Hartarto.

Doa terbaik agar Ibu senantiasa bahagia, sehat dan sukses selalu dalam mendampingi Bapak Menko Perekonomian dan keluarga, serta dalam mengemban amanah untuk memimpin Yayasan Batik Indonesia dan Perempuan Untuk Negeri.

Malam Puspa Negeri adalah perhelatan istimewa yang mengedepankan budaya Indonesia, baik tarian daerah, busana tradisional maupun kuliner Nusantara, setiap detil perhelatan menampilkan the very best of Indonesia. Totalitas penampilan dari para performers menambah maraknya event tersebut.

"A leading showcase of Indonesian cultural diplomacy" demikian ungkapan para istri dari berbagai Duta Besar asing yang berdecak kagum menyaksikan pagelaran budaya malam itu.

Suksesss YBI dan PUN!!!

Stay updated with JET's fashion diplomacy adventure, follow him in Instagram (@JETANDJUNG) and twitter (@JETFABDIPLOMACY) as well as this blog (http://jetfashiondiplomacy.blogspot.com/).

Also, learn about the authentic Batik #BatikBeneran from the Indonesian Batik Foundation's Instagram(@YBI.OFFICIAL).

JET with Mom at the venue of Malam Puspa Warni.

Dramatic skyline of Jakarta serves as a backdrop to our traditional outfit.

JET wore Batik and Mom showcasing Tenun Makassar sarong with kebaya.

Happiest birthday to Ibu Yanti Airlangga. All the very best to Ibu and family.

Ibu Yanti Airlangga looks stunning in traditional red-colored kebaya with Javanese Batik long cloth designed by Didit Maulana.

H.E. Mr Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, with JET.

Madam Yanti Airlangga, Madam Sari Agus Suparmanto with Mom.

With Mrs Bella Saphira Surya Bakti in Batak Mandailing traditional costume and headpiece, Madam Coreta Louise in Lampungnese costume and headpiece, Mrs Diah Permatasari in South Sulawesi costume with Mom and JET.

With Madam Wida Didit showcasing Kalimantan traditional costume, which beads are made by Dayaknese women.

JET with Ms Meutya Hafid, Chair of First Commission of Indonesian Parliament on Foreign Relations.

JET with Madam Gista Putri, the elegant spouse of H.E. Mr Wishnutama, Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy, and Mrs Natalie Djody.

Wondering about the lovely traditional dress of Madam Rosa Djalal?

Let's ask this stunning dentist who is the spouse of H.E. Mr Dino Patti Djalal, former Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs (2014) and Indonesia's Ambassador to the United States (2012-2014).