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Sleman promotes batik with Sleman Creative Award 2017
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Tourists stand in a jeep provided by a tourist agency in Sleman as they arrive in Kaliadem. (The Jakarta Post/Agus Maryono)
S
leman in Yogyakarta is set to host Sleman Creative Award 2017 that aims to highlight the regency’s status as the place for batik shopping.
The award will feature several competitions, such as batik bags, batik clothing and photography competitions.
“The competition basically aims to promote Sleman as batik shopping destination,” said Sleman Tourism Agency head Sudarningsih.
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Those who seek to participate in batik bags competition can submit their design before July 28 while the final works can be submitted on Aug. 13 at Syiwa Field in Prambanan Temple complex at 3 p.m. Submitting more than one design is allowed in this competition.
The competition is open for the public who are between 17 to 35 years old. Admission fee is priced at Rp 75,000 (US$5.63) per design and the winners will take home a total prize money of Rp 9 million.
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As for batik clothing competition, themed "Play[ful] and Fun in Java[nese] Mood”, the winners will be awarded with a total of prize money of Rp 12 million.
Meanwhile, the photography contest requires participants to take photos of people wearing Sleman batik in a tourist attraction. They will then need to upload the result to Instagram by tagging and mentioning @slemanfashionfestival and @wisatasleman. Winners will be announced at the finale of Sleman Fashion Show Festival on Aug. 13. (kes)
