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Bank Indonesia (BI) and Indonesia Fashion Chamber (IFC) will bring the Indonesian International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MF) to Paris, France.  Muslim fashion from nine Indonesian designers and brands will be showcased in two events, an exhibition at Salle Wagram on September 7, 2024 and a "Who's Next" trunk show at Porte de Versailles on September 8-10, 2024.The event is supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, as well as Indonesian Consulate General in Paris.

The IN2MF in Paris is a series of the peak of the IN2MF event which will be held in Jakarta from October 30 to November 4, 2024. As quoted by  Antara  on Monday (26/8), Director of the Department of Sharia Economics and Finance of Bank Indonesia, Ita Rulina conveyed that  a collection of nine Indonesian designers and brands in the form of a variety of modest fashion collections combine them with typical Nusantara wastra. Ita pointed out that Bank Indonesia wants to provide collaboration opportunities to anyone in the modest fashion field to jointly advance the sector.According to Ita, IN2MF is organized at two events in Paris to promote Indonesian modest fashion and open up opportunities for cooperation with global partners and buyers. Paris is known as one of the world's fashion centers which offer huge market potential for the fashion industry, including Muslim fashion showcased by Indonesian designers. Ita Rulina hopes that this acceleration can bring Indonesia into the center of Muslim fashion in the world.

IN2MF will showcase the excellence and diversity of Indonesian fashion, including the latest developments in the industry and Indonesia's halal lifestyle to the global market. By integrating Indonesian textiles and culture into fashion, IN2MF in Paris is expected to offer a different experience for the global fashion industry.

Meanwhile, Advisory Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), Ali Charisma hopes that all the works displayed in IN2MF in the two exhibitions in Paris can open up sustainable wholesale business opportunities and strengthen the existence of Indonesian modest fashion industry works. Thus, Indonesian Muslim fashion will be increasingly recognized and accepted in the global market.

The Indonesian Muslim fashion collections featured in the Paris shows used Indonesian traditional clothes, such as batik and tenun. Besides highlighting the richness of Indonesian culture, the fashion products from the designers also pay attention to sustainability aspects and are designed with high quality in mind, ensuring durability and reducing environmental impact.

Australian fashion designers participated in the Emerging Designers Bootcamp in Yogyakarta 11-25 August 2024. As part of the 75th Anniversary of Australia-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations, the initiative was led by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in collaboration with the Australian Embassy, the Victorian Government, and the Yogyakarta Provincial Government.

Australian designers Josh Dean, Nikki Edgar, and Zhao Canwen delved into the art of batik, learning about this culturally important textile from batik artisans in Yogyakarta. The three made their debut on the Indonesian fashion runway at Jogja Fashion Week on 22 August, showcasing their collections incorporating locally made batik, during their two-week residency.

Director General of Information and Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Siti Mauludiah and Acting Deputy Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Madeleine Moss wore their creations on the runway.

Australian Chargé d’Affaires to Indonesia Gita Kamath said the program celebrated diversity, creativity and highlighted the strong relationship between the creative communities of both countries.

According to her, fashion is one of the world’s largest industries. The unique cultural exchange between Australian designers and Indonesian designers in Yogyakarta will encourage future collaborations in this important sector.

Josh Dean is an emerging indigenous artist, famous for his vibrant artworks. Nikki Edgar is known for her ready-to-wear and custom pieces with a performative style. Then, Zhao Canwen for her stunning work in film costumes and illustration.

Australian expert Dr Tassia Joannides, Interim Associate Dean of Fashion and Textile Design from RMIT University will also share her expertise on entering the Australian fashion market in a business talk on 23 August as part of Jogja Fashion Week (JFW).

Representing the Governor, Regional Secretary of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Beny Suharsono when opening the 2024 JFW event said that the collaboration between Yogyakarta and Australia is expected to be a momentum to strengthen the importance of cultural diplomacy in fostering harmony, understanding, and a sense of friendship between the two countries. By being involved in this exchange and collaboration program, the two countries will share values and aspirations that benefit both countries.

Beny said that Jogja Fashion Week is not just a fashion exhibition, but also a platform that brings together various ideas and creativity without limits.

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Closing the series of celebrations for the 79th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Indonesian Embassy in London organized the People’s Party 2024 at Queens Park Community School, North London, on Saturday (24/8). The festival was attended by more than 1,600 members of the Indonesian diaspora.

Indonesian Ambassador Desra Percaya mentioned that although this event is an annual activity, this year’s celebration was particularly special. In addition to celebrating Indonesia’s Independence Day, 2024 also marks 75 years of bilateral relations between Indonesia and the UK.

A variety of Nusantara foods were presented, including yellow rice, satay Padang, pecel lele, cendol, and various other dishes sold by 24 Indonesian MSME vendors in the UK.

The Indonesian Embassy also invited special performers from Indonesia, including dangdut singers Melly Lee and Ridwan Naibaho. The duo, who gained popularity through a talent search competition for Indonesian dangdut singers, entertained the audience with a variety of popular songs.

The event was also enlivened by performances from the Indonesian diaspora living in the UK, including the Angklung Ensemble, Indonesian Diaspora Project, Lewat Jam Lima Band, MidnightBlueVelvet Band, and Tom’s Chair Band. Additionally, the Cendrawasih dance group performed, with some members being students from Papua who are studying in the UK.

The celebration featured a parade of traditional fashion costumes with unique accents, created by S P Lestari Design. The Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations would not be complete without the typical 17th of August competitions. On this occasion, a cracker-eating competition and a nail-into-bottle competition were held. These competitions were not only for children but also attracted adults and even some local residents.

The People’s Party 2024, organized by the Indonesian Embassy in London, was the culmination of a series of activities celebrating the 79th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence. The celebrations also included a virtual 17th of August quiz and a photography competition with the theme of "Love for the Homeland" on social media platforms.

Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Suryo Pratomo, said the celebration of the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore is not only a source of pride for the Indonesian people but also a symbol of strong bilateral relations with Singapore. Ambassador Suryo Pratomo conveyed this at a diplomatic reception, Thursday (22/8/2024).

As quoted by Antara, the diplomatic reception was attended by the guests of honor, Singapore's Minister of Sustainability and Environment, Grace Fu, members of the diplomatic community, high-ranking officials, and a number of prominent business leaders.

Apart from highlighting the importance of celebrating the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day, in his speech, Ambassador Suryo Pratomo emphasized that despite changes in leadership in both countries, foreign policy and mutually beneficial cooperation remain strong.

The Ambassador also praised the strong economic relations between Indonesia and Singapore, with record-breaking investment figures, and the continued growth of bilateral trade.

He said Singapore remains one of the largest investors in Indonesia, with investments reaching 8.9 billion US dollars in the first half of 2024.

The Ambassador also highlighted the cultural, educational, and research exchanges that have developed rapidly between the two countries. This is a significant step forward in developing research on sustainability and innovation.

Meanwhile, Singapore's Minister of Sustainability and Environment, Grace Fu, also expressed recognition of the strong bilateral relations between Indonesia and Singapore. She said the strength of bilateral relations is also due to strong collaboration so that the two countries can complement each other's national interests.

Apart from that, they can also contribute at regional and global levels. The minister hopes the two countries will cooperate further on new and emerging issues. On this occasion, she also expressed her admiration for Indonesia's diversity, as seen from the various traditional clothing worn by officials and staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore during the event.