JAKARTA - Preservation of local culture is now an important way to maintain the identity of society in the midst of modernization.
Cultural festivals are not just entertainment, but also as a space to celebrate traditional heritage, introduce it to the younger generation, as well as promote regional tourism potential.
One of them can be seen in the series of activities of Rang Solok Baralek Gadang (RSBG) held by the Solok City Government (Pemkot), West Sumatra, from 11 to 13 September 2025. This event presents a cultural parade that presents various attractions of art and typical Minangkabau traditions.
Mayor of Solok Ramadhani Kirana Putra in Solok, Friday said that the cultural parade performance which presented various cultural attractions managed to amaze visitors to RSBG and as an effort to introduce regional culture.
With various cultural attractions, art installations, and the Minangkabau culinary festival, RSBG 2025 presents a unfortunate experience to miss.
"The appointment of this cultural parade is one of the events for the celebration and introduction of Solok City culture to visitors," he said.
SEE ALSO:
Not only being a spectacle, this performance also invites people from various regions to come, witness the excitement, as well as enjoy the natural charm and cultural friendliness of Solok City.
The festival, which has been included in the Kharisma Event Nusantara (KEN) list of the Ministry of Tourism, unites cultural wealth, tourist attractions, and modern entertainment on one big stage.
The annual event was held at two main points, namely Hamparan Sawah Solok and Taman Syech Kukut, with various agendas designed to provide the best experience for visitors.
The series of events featured traditional arts, traditional clothing parades, and community appearances that reflect Minangkabau cultural wealth. In the area of a stretch of rice fields, visitors can also enjoy the installation of rice straw arts, mass dances, to the Silek Tuo Festival, a distinctive martial art full of philosophical value.
"This straw installation is a symbol of the creativity of our children while at the same time reminding the importance of agriculture as part of the identity of Solok City," he said.
The atmosphere is even more lively with the Solok traditional dress competition, the tradition of Bakaua Turun Ka Sawah, and the game of the nagari children that revives local wisdom in the midst of modern life.
Through Rang Solok Baralek Gadang, the Solok City Government seeks to integrate the vision of traditional preservation, food security, and tourism development. All of this is directed at bringing economic benefits while maintaining the cultural roots of the community.
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
