American Batik Design Competition "The Spirit of America in The Heritage Batik"

Mr. Dino Patti Jalal witnessed beatings by Ambassador of Indonesia to the United Nations in New York and around the U.S. consul general in Indonesia, the opening of batik or batik design competition design contest American in America. Night Launch of Space Washington Marriot Hotel, was held April 8 in the evening, had about 300 guests from art, design students, sponsors and batik lovers in Washington DC and its environs.
Denny batik designer dresses displayed models Wirawan Indonesia Washington DC, one of the attractions of beauty and uniqueness of Indonesian batik in the night. Denny has some colorful batik dress 20. Touch of traditional work look modern and stylish. To promote competition scarf America, not just part of the internationalization of batik work, and appreciation of cultural diversity and acculturation of the headscarf in the United States of America. Therefore, the theme selected is "The Spirit of America at Heritage scarf."

 

 Mixture of increasingly widespread culture of the 21st century will bring benefits for everyone," said Dino Djalal ambassador said in his speech short. Then he added, this competition is a symbol of growth of Asian culture, are especially Indonesia as a nation greater confidence in the heart of international relations.
The launch night was told that "everything about the night scarf." Besides batik fashion show, guests were treated to exhibitions of batik materials from different regions of Indonesia. Among the scarf on the screen, there is a batik by Iwan Tirta construction for President Ronald Reagan created. Not only to see some batik fabrics are on display in the lobby, guests can also be purchased through a silent auction.
History of Indonesian batik was treated interesting, informative and educational for the invitation. Besides video, the scarf is the story of Mattiebel Gittinger, sent an expert to Batik Textile Museum in Washington. "Batik is not only a work of art, but also has a spiritual value to every touch of his work," said Ambassador Dino Djalal said the long history of batik in Indonesia.
On the eve of the launch is also supported by the Asia Society, supported by the display also a variety of traditional Indonesian dances. Among others, the young Indonesian Saman Dance from Washington, which joined in the dance studio Wrhatnala. Her performance is riveting public.
With the convening of the night launch, then the U.S. started batik design competition exclusively devoted to U.S. citizens over 16 years. Batik design competition American start was made in several other cities in the United States of America. Among other things, in New York on April 20, 2011, San Francisco, on April 29, 2011, Chicago, and on May 19, 2011. Start was organized in each city by the Consulate General.
Race participants will be selected from all six (6) winners. The top three winners will receive prizes tournament Indonesia, batik and money were three winners will receive prize money alone. In addition, the winner will be able to batik exhibition in Indonesia and the United States of America by design.

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