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Indonesian city stages elaborate street parade at Jember Fashion Carnival
An Indonesian performer dressed in allograph-themed costumes take part in a 3.6 kilometer parade during the Jember Fashion Carnival in Jember, eastern Java island.--AFP photos
The Jember Fashion Carnival (JFC) is an annual cultural and tourism event held in Jember, a town in Indonesia's eastern Java province. Established in 2001 by fashion designer Dynand Fariz, the carnival has grown into one of Southeast Asia's largest street fashion parades, attracting thousands of visitors and international media coverage.
Known for its elaborate, oversized costumes and thematic concepts that change each year, the parade stretches several kilometers through the town's main streets, featuring hundreds of participants. Designs often blend Indonesian cultural motifs with global influences, aiming to showcase creativity, craftsmanship and promote Jember as a fashion and tourism hub.
An Indonesian performer dressed in Nile enigma-themed costume.
An Indonesian performer dressed in Nias-themed costume.
An Indonesian performer dressed in origami-themed costume.
Indonesian performers dressed in Nias-themed costumes.
Indonesian performers dressed in Nias-themed costumes.
An Indonesian performer dressed in origami-themed costume.
Indonesian performers dressed in symphonia-themed costumes.
The event is supported by local authorities and the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and is regarded as a platform for young designers, students and community groups to display their work.— Agencies
