Dian Sastrowardoyo Proud Of Kebaya To Become A UNESCO Cultural Heritage, Reaps Comments On The Debate Of Indonesian And Malaysian Netizens

Dian Sastrowardoyo (Instagram/therealdisastr)

JAKARTA - Artist Dian Sastrowardoyo is also proud to know that kebaya is now recognized as an intangible cultural heritage, namely UNESCO. This was conveyed by Dian Sastro on his Instagram.

In the upload, Dian Sastro wore a kebaya shirt complete with sunglasses, a pink scarf, and a bag. He said that determining the kebaya as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO is happy news for all women in Indonesia.

"I have this happy news for my #sobatkebaya. Finally, the Indonesian women's clothing icon was officially recognized as an inigent cultural heritage by UNESCO," wrote Dian Sastrowardoyo, quoted on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The star of the series Girl Kretek also said that it took years to struggle for the kebaya to be recognized by UNESCO. She also explained that the application for kebaya to UNESCO was made by several Southeast Asian countries.

"Submission of kebaya as a world cultural heritage is carried out collaboratively by Indonesia together with Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Brunei Darussalam," he said.

"Proud and thank you to the National Kebaya Team for years for getting this recognition. Of course, all Indonesian women who are always proud to work. Let's continue to work together," he added.

Dian Sastro's upload immediately caught the attention of netizens, who were also happy to know that the kebaya was recognized by UNESCO. However, what was also in the spotlight was the comments of the debate between Indonesian netizens and Malaysia.

"Grateful finally kebaya became one of Indonesia's cultures," commented netizens.

"That means we can't say Malaysia or Thailand are claiming to be active again?" said another netizen.

"What claim. Kebaya is also part of Malaysians history. Even if it's a name, there must be equality in terms of culture," replied the netizens allegedly from Malaysia.

I think you have to read really the world heritage and serantau collaboration too. All Asian countries have kebaya following their respective country culture. Xpayah makes objects like musuk plaque. Sape can be capable of kebaya, "added another Malaysian netizen.