The fun and learning never ends... Hari Kartini

A few months ago a friend of mine asked if I would like to participate in a Kebaya Batik fashion show. Kebaya is a traditional blouse-dress combination that originated and is still worn in Indonesia. Batik is various colored textile fabrics from Indonesia. One thing for sure is the Indonesian women are always nicely dressed and well accessorized. Who can say no to playing dress up!!?

The fashion show took place during the Hari Kartini celebration. Raden Ayu Kartini, or sometimes known as Raden Ajeng Kartini, was a prominent Javanese and an Indonesian national heroine. Kartini was a pioneer in the area of women's rights for Indonesians (google.com). The celebration was delightful. It included traditional Papuan dancers, singers, musicians, and lots of beautiful women dressed in ornately adorned Kebayas and batiks. 

It was another successful experience where I got to appreciate more and more of this amazing and dynamic culture.

It is now only three weeks to the day that we get to fly home and see our precious family after a whole year!!!! So excited!!!

Pics from Hari Kartini...