President Jokowi And Mrs. Iriana Wear Betawi Clothing At The Berkebaya Palace Event

President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana dressed in Betawi at the Berkebaya Palace event, as seen in a videotron in the Merdeka Palace area, Jakarta, Sunday (6/8/2023). (Between/Mentari Dwi Gayati)

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana compactly wore Betawi clothing attended a series of commemorations of the 78th Indonesian Independence Day, namely the Berkebaya Palace which was held in front of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Sunday.

In the event, as reported by Antara, the President wore a black koko realized shirt with a green sarong wrapped in his neck, while the First Lady wore a red encim kebaya and matching colors.

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin wearing a white koko shirt and Mrs. Wury Ma'ruf Amin with an encim kebaya with white and pink nuances also accompanied the President and First Lady while walking on the "catwalk" stage.

A number of the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet attended the event, including Minister of PUPR Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Angela Tanoesoedibjo, Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo.

Then, Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan, Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo, Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Makarim, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud Md, Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces Admiral Yudo Margono, Attorney General ST Burhanuddin, Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian and Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita.

The Berkebaya Palace event is an encim kebaya fashion show from Betawi with models running on stage, such as the women's minister in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet, the minister's wife who is a member of OASE KIM, the ambassador of friendly countries, to the community.

This kebaya fashion show by an inspirational Indonesian female figure with the title "Corruption Palace" was initiated by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.

This kebaya fashion show was attended by 401 participants who will walk a 200-meter "catwalk" in the outer area in front of the Merdeka Palace.