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The Government of Bima City, West Nusa Tenggara will hold Rimpu Mantika Festival in Bima City on April 25 to 27. This festival highlights Rimpu, the local traditional hijab of Bima. Rimpu has begun to be worn or used by women of the Bbojo tribe or ethnic group since the 17th century.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno, in his statement, expressed his hope that the Rimpu Mantika Festival would become a stage for the promotion of increasingly creative and innovative Tourism, Creative Economy and Fashion industries.

According to Sandiaga, Rimpu Weaving is not just cloth, but also a symbol of the rich culture and creativity of the Bima people. Through the Rimpu Mantika Festival, it is hoped that the creative industry, especially in the traditional weaving sector, will develop rapidly.

On the first and second days of Rimpu Mantika Festival there will be an opening event featuring traditional dances, competitions, announcement of winners of competition and musical performances.

On the peak day of the event there will be traditional dances and attractions as well as the colossal rimpu dance performed by students in Bima City.

The Rimpu Mantika Festival will also feature a traditional clothing parade and weaving exhibition.

This festival will also be a place for artists and creative industry players to collaborate and exchange ideas.

Various workshops and seminars will also be held during the festival, to support increasing skills and knowledge in the creative industry.