SOLO BATIK CARNIVAL -

Batik is one of the cultural heritage of great ancestors whose existence is still sustainable today. One place is at the root growth of the archipelago is the city of Solo batik who also once the capital of Kraton Surakarta Sultanate. To further introduce the city of Solo Batik Indonesia and in the eyes of the world, since 2008 held a grand event was titled Solo Batik Carnival (SBC). The event was organized by the annual Solo Center Point Foundation and the City of Surakarta.Solo Batik Carnival is a carnival-based community designed to be a world-class carnival. Initially, the carnival is inspired from Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC), a fashion parade on the streets. Because it would not be surprised if both are almost the same concept. Only difference is the main ingredient of making costumes. As the name implies Solo Batik Carnival, batik used as a source of ideas as well as the main material is fantastic carnival costume creation. Before joining the carnival, each participant is required to attend workshops designed the costumes for many months. Carnival costumes designed and worn by the participants in the peak of the Solo Batik Carnival which takes place along Jalan Slamet Riyadi to Solo City Hall office.At its inception, Solo Batik Carnival is always done in the daytime. But starting in the 4th Solo Batik Carnival held in the evening. Costumes made from batik primary as well as luxurious and magnificent colorful lights Solo Batik Carnival makes the carpet more special. No wonder the thousands of spectators coming from various places and crowded streets that serve as the location of the parade. Implementation date Solo Batik Carnival is always changing every year, but starting in 2009 Solo Batik Carnival is always held in June.Each year, Solo Batik Carnival brings a different theme ranging from "Mask", "Sekar Jagad" to "Miracle Legend". These themes are then translated through the costume designs are unique and creative participants. Classic style batik batik combined with contemporary and decorated with beads and costume crown made more lively. No wonder that when he joined the Chingay Festival in Singapore, the delegation Solo Batik Carnival rousing appreciation from the audience. Currently Solo Batik Carnival continues to improve itself in order to become one of the carnival were taken into account in the international arena.