The popularity of Korean dramas or K-drama makes Korean fashion or K-Fashion popular in Indonesia. But in South Korea, Indonesian traditional clothing was also introduced. Balinese bridal attire was exhibited at the Indonesian Pavilion at the Multicultural Museum in Seoul, South Korea. The Indonesian Pavilion is the result of collaboration between the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul and the Multicultural Museum through an exhibition themed "When K-Fashion Meets Traditional Fashion".
Director of the Multicultural Museum, Mr. Yun-Tae Kim said that the Indonesian pavilion was very special. The colorful and sacred Balinese wedding attire attracted the eyes and hearts of every visitor. When opening the Indonesian Pavilion, Wednesday (13/10), Ad Interim Charge d'Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul, Zelda Wulan Kartika explained that the charm of the cultural beauty of the island of Bali can be seen from the wedding dresses on display. She hopes that every visitor who comes and sees this exhibition will be more interested in traveling to Bali and other tourism attractions in Indonesia.
This Balinese wedding dress exhibition is one of the efforts of the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul to continue to promote Indonesian tourism and cultural arts to South Korean citizens. This effort was made even amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The opening of the Indonesian Pavilion was held in line with the Indonesian Government's plan to reopen the island of Bali for foreign tourists, including from South Korea. The provision of the grand wedding dress from Puri Denpasar Bali was supported by Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Madam Bintang Puspayoga. The entire exhibition preparation was carried out through a virtual meeting by involving Madam Agung, a traditional Balinese culture proponent in Denpasar City.