- The Jember Fashion Carnival (JFC) features 136 Japanese talents and aims to enhance Indonesia-Japan relations.
- The event, held from August 2-4, includes a 3.6-kilometer catwalk with diverse costume themes.
- Collaboration between Indonesia and Japan includes a fireworks display and cultural exchanges.
The Jember Fashion Carnival (JFC), running from August 2-4, 2024, is set to strengthen ties between Indonesia and Japan.
The participation of 136 Japanese artists, including singer Aoi and the Kadokawa Dreams dance group, is expected to enhance cultural and economic exchanges.
Jember Carnival Showcases Strong Indonesia-Japan Partnership
JFC President Budi Setiawan praised the Sakuranesia Society for facilitating this collaboration, which includes a spectacular fireworks display. This partnership aims to boost local tourism, support micro and small enterprises, and provide a broader international audience with insight into Indonesia’s cultural and economic appeal.
The carnival’s 3.6-kilometer catwalk, themed “Algorithm,” includes costumes inspired by various concepts such as Climate Change and Zodiac. The collaboration is further emphasized by a joint fireworks display, symbolizing the growing relationship between Indonesia and Japan.
This international collaboration is poised to have significant positive impacts on the local economy, tourism, and cultural exchange. The JFC not only showcases Indonesian creativity but also offers Japanese artists a platform to engage with a broader audience.
The Jember Fashion Carnival exemplifies how cultural events can strengthen international relations while promoting local economies and tourism. The collaboration between Indonesia and Japan highlights the potential for global partnerships to foster mutual understanding and economic growth.
“JFC President Budi Setiawan commended Sakuranesia Society for roping in talented Japanese artists to perform at Jember’s world-class carnival.”
