JAYAWIJAYA, PAPUA PEGUNUNGAN – In a series of infinite cultural panoramas in Indonesia, Jayawijaya Regency has recently been in the spotlight thanks to the launch of Kharisma Event Nusantara Noken Street Fashion Year 2024, not just a fashion show, but a deep cultural preservation effort, marking a new chapter in the rich culture of Papua Mountains, the Noken Street Fashion Year 2024 event was attended by Major Inf Romadlon, Chief of Staff of the 1702/Jayawijaya Military District Command, the event was announced as a manifestation of full support for the preservation of local customs and culture.
The 1702/Jayawijaya Military District Command showed significant support to the Kharisma Event Nusantara Noken Street Fashion activities, with the presence of Major Inf Romadlon at the opening of the event and while the major, affirmed the military’s commitment in supporting Local Government programs, particularly in the aspect of cultural preservation, this move is expected to inspire more institutions to take an active part in promoting and preserving Indonesia’s cultural heritage.
In his remarks, Major Inf Romadlon emphasized the importance of maintaining and preserving customs and culture as the hallmark and identity of Jayawijaya Regency, this preservation is not only important to maintain the heritage of ancestors but also as a means of revitalizing and implementing cultural values in everyday life and initiatives such as Noken Street Fashion are concrete steps in this effort.
The local wisdom of Jayawijaya Regency displayed in Noken Street Fashion is expected to have a positive impact on the regional economy, by incorporating cultural aspects in this annual event, it is expected to attract more tourists as well as investors who are interested in the unique aspects of local culture. This initiative has the potential to become a powerful marketing tool, strengthening local identity while providing employment and opening up new business opportunities for local communities.
Noken Street Fashion is expected to be able to carry the message of diversity that is the strength of Jayawijaya and Papua Mountains in general and by bringing together various tribes, religions, and customs on one stage, this event is not just about fashion, but about promoting peace and comfort in the midst of diversity and the greatest hope is that this activity will continue to be repeated every year, not only as a cultural preservation event, but also as a moment to unite various elements of society in harmony.
The organization of Kharisma Event Nusantara Noken Street Fashion 2024 in Jayawijaya Regency is a step forward in uniting diversity through the lens of fashion and culture, with the full support of the 1702/Jayawijaya Military District Command and strong expectations of positive effects on the local economy and cultural preservation, this event is expected to become a lighthouse for similar events throughout Indonesia.
Jayawijaya has taken a bold step to not only preserve culture, but also use it as a means to bridge differences and develop the local economy, we all look forward to the long-term impact that Noken Street Fashion will bring in enhancing the cultural and socio-economic richness of the Papua Mountains.