PADANG PANJANG, kiprahkira.net - The Minangkabau Batik Fashion Show competition became a highlight in the series of events at the Festival Merah Putih on Monday (August 12, 2024).
The event attracted participants from various backgrounds, with separate categories for children and adults.
The competition featured 15 participants in the children’s category and seven participants in the adult category.
The judging panel included professionals from Indonesia's largest fashion community, the Indonesia Fashion Chamber (IFC), represented by Zhio William Rafael and Rela Tulusia, along with professional photographer Harry Sulistio.
In the children's category, Albyan Arfanabil from SD Diniyyah Puteri took first place, followed by Alwalikha Radithya in second place, and Zhian Tara Khalifa in third, both also from Diniyyah.
The award for Best Costume was given to Ashiqi Riski Annisa from SDN 04 Guguk Malintang, while Best Beauty (Cameragenic) went to Naur Adiva from SD Muhammadiyah.
The Best Catwalk award was won by Tiffany Alisha Marfan from SDN 10 Ganting.
In the adult category, Itrawati claimed first place, with Hendro Vezio securing second and Ananda Salsabilla Mutfi taking third place, along with the Best Catwalk award.
The Best Costume and Best Beauty (Cameragenic) awards were presented to Ade Emilia.
Event Coordinator Azani Maizuar, explained that Minangkabau batik was chosen as a key criterion for judging, including both traditional hand-drawn and stamped batik styles.
“This competition highlights authentic Minangkabau batik as a primary judging criterion to support and preserve Minangkabau culture. The evaluation also considers theme relevance, use of authentic Minangkabau batik, catwalk performance, stage presence, and makeup of all participants,” Azani explained.
The goal of this fashion show, he added, is to revitalize the cultural significance of Minangkabau batik as a heritage of West Sumatra.
It also encourages participants to creatively combine traditional batik with modern fashion elements.(kominfo pdp)
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