BANYUWANGI - Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival (BEC) 2018 took place with great fanfare, Sunday (19/7/2018).
Thousands of people packed along the road which became the BEC route. They don't want to miss watching events that are listed as TOP 10 This Calendar Event of Indonesia.
This colossal fashion parade was opened directly by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Panjaitan with Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas.
The BEC performance was opened with a fragment of the story of Puter Kayun which appeared attractively. The fragment tells about the struggle of Mbah Buyut Jakso, the ancestors of Boyolangu residents who opened access to the area through Watu Dodol Beach.
This story is commemorated as the Puter Kayun tradition, rituals every date 10 In Shawwal, the residents of Boyolangu village took a delman to Watu Dodol Beach to hold a mass feast there.
The fragments were even more lively with the appearance of hundreds of Gandrung dancers accompanying them.
The BEC Parade began with the appearance of a row of magnificent dresses on the BEC main stage on Jl. Veteran, Blambangan Park. As much 120 Attire made of ethnic and magnificent creations with the theme of Puter Kayun is presented in an attractive and captivating manner.
All the clothes represent 10 the sub-theme raised from the "Puter Kayun" ritual such as Kupat Lepet, Tapekong, Oncor-oncoran, Dagger, Law, Buyut Episode, and Gedogan. BEC's lively accompaniment music adds to the liveliness of the event which is being held for the eighth time.
"BEC consistently carries themes that are rooted in local traditions for us to introduce to the global public. Hopefully with this cultural strategy we can appreciate the very diverse cultural products of the archipelago to side by side with global culture,said Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas.
The costumes that are performed represent the rich nature and culture of The Sun Rise of Java. The details look unique. Like the color. Artistic. Don't ask for the Banyuwangi nuance. Engraving, shape, design, to color, all representations of the theme 'Puter Kayun'.
BEC this time is also so special, not only get the pleasant experience of watching the charming fashion, the audience is also invited to explore the philosophy of each of these themes. Because this year, be found 10 thematic stages as performing spots in each theme. In addition to presenting local arts and culture, This stage is also a performing spot for BEC talents. No doubt at this point it is a favorite selfie spot that visitors buy.
Along the carnival route was filled with tens of thousands of tourists. They come from various regions throughout the archipelago.
"The event is really cool, well organised, the clothes are also beautiful. I think this event is very different from other regions because it contains elements of art and culture. I myself am concerned with art and culture, next year I will watch BEC again with my group, “ said Nita Sambodro, a tourist from Jakarta.
Esther Michaud also felt the same effect, tourists from France. He was amazed by the clothes that were displayed because they were so attractive and attractive.
“This event is very good, the clothes are unique and very creative. I don't regret postponing my return schedule by up to two days after hearing that there was an event. The culture is really felt here even though it is packaged in a modern way," he said.
This event also received appreciation from I Gde Pitana Brahmananda, Deputy for Tourism Marketing Development 1, Indonesian Ministry of Tourism.
“Banyuwangi really displays the best work. We are very happy because this year's BEC was held very lively. See the public's response to BEC, Banyuwangi is indeed a promising destination,said Pitana.
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister Luhut Luhut at the end of the carnival session walked with Banyuwangi Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas along the streets along the vicinity 3 kilometer.
Luhut thumbs up Banyuwangi's progress in developing tourism. “I was impressed and really enjoyed. Togetherness of the government and the people unite in this carnival. Banyuwangi patent,” Luhut said. In the special language of Medan, patent means great.
