The Second Solo Batik Carnival To Attract Tourists

Surakarta - The second Solo Batik Carnival is scheduled to be held in Surakarta on June 28. The preparation, such as research on costumes, choreography and seeking other essentials, began yesterday. "This year`s theme is about masks," said Dinan Fariz, the event coordinator, yesterday.
The registration is to start on January 28, 2009 at City Walk and the Tourism Office. In order to achieve the target of 1.000 participants, the committee will organize promotions to Yogyakarta, Semarang, and other cities. "We hope Surakarta will become the icon of batik cities in Indonesia," said Mufti Raharjo, Surakarta Tourism official.

Source: http://www.tempointeractive.com (January 27, 2009)
Photo Credit: http://teatersopo.blogspot.com 

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