JAKARTA - The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) this time made the wider community wonder, which traditional clothes from other regions did he wear in the 76th Anniversary Ceremony of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia (RI). But that question does not apply. for most people or people in Lampung Province because when the Head of State walks with authority using a head covering and a typical cloth of this province they already know that President Jokowi is wearing Lampung Traditional Clothing. Moreover, the state speech delivered by the President on the 76th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence was witnessed by tens or hundreds of millions of pairs of eyes both from within the country and abroad so that this too can be a form of promotion to raise the name of the region. Bandarlampung Mayor Eva Dwiana said I hope that the Lampung traditional clothes worn by President Joko Widodo during the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia in Lampung Province can be known not only in the country but also in the world. "This moment is an extraordinary thing for me and the people, especially Lampung. "To be able to see the work of regional sons and daughters used by the President is an honor because it indirectly introduces the potential of regions in Indonesia, especially this province to the whole world," he said as quoted by Antara, Wednesday, August 18. proud because the number one person in this country has chosen Lampung traditional clothes on the anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, August 17.
According to him, the President's use of traditional clothing in Lampung is an extraordinary award for the people of Lampung, so it is hoped that it can motivate creativity and new innovations in the future. will increase the confidence of local craftsmen. This was conveyed by one of the Lampung figures, H Anshori Djausal who also helped guide the Lampung Provincial Government in preparing the clothes to be worn by the Head of State and designing the hat worn by the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The headgear worn by President Jokowi is called Punei Mekhem or Manuk Mekhem which is a headgear that is often worn by the Lampung traditional Punyimbang. "The headgear can also be called Peci Bidak," he said. at the 76th Independence Day Ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia, because This indirect form is also a form of promotion of regional culture because, as is well known, many regions have cultural potential that must be introduced to the public. The youth leader of Lampung's Indigenous Kingdom of Paksi Pak Skala Brak, Bima Novian said that the commemoration of the 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia which was held at the State Palace became This is a matter of history and pride for the people of Lampung, because the number 1 person in this country is pleased to wear traditional clothes from this province, especially Lampung Pepadun, which is very rarely seen. . But this time it was Mr. Jokowi who directly wore it on a special day, namely the commemoration of independence day. Of course this historic day has also become a form of cultural introduction, especially the typical clothes of the archipelago, especially Lampung to remote parts of the country and even the world, because as is known that this province is indeed "Of course we as Lampung people hope that with the President wearing Lampung traditional clothes, this province will be better known not only because of its natural attractions, but also because of its unique culture and customs," he said. Quoting the Dekranasda Instagram account Lampung that the elements of clothing worn by the President on the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia consist of: 1. Kikat Manuk Meghem/Angkinan Kikat Manuk Meghem is a typical Pepadun head covering that is usually worn by penggawo tuho. Made of rectangular kikat cloth with a sungkit (songket) woven base which is shaped like a brooding chicken (manuk Meghem).2. Selikap jungsarat is a long cloth that is used as one of Lampung's traditional clothing equipment, both Pepadun and Saibatin which is usually used as a sash (shoulder cover). This cloth is made of sungkit (songket) which is generally dark red in color with a motif of gold or silver thread that fills the fabric.3. Kaway and Handak Pants. Kaway means clothes and handak means white. White shirts and pants in Lampung customs generally have the highest level in the color composition of traditional Lampung clothes which are commonly worn by the Pepadun and Saibatin Balancingmen in several areas in Lampung. Bulu Serattei is a type of belt from the Lampung Pepadun custom which is usually worn by brides, both male and female. Sinjang Tumpal or Tumpal cloth is a cloth made with the songket weaving technique instead of spikes or embroidery like tapis. Tumpal cloth is characterized by striped motifs forming boxes and has a variety of motifs made of gold or silver thread and the most important is the Tumpal motif as the head of the cloth. In some areas of Lampung Tumpal it is also called Sinjang Bumpak / Buppak / Ketumpal / Ketuppal / Injang bekaki. Pepadun or Saibatin men will wear Tumpal cloth as a sarong.
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