DKC Probolinggo National Police Promote Local Creative Industry Through Batik Fashion Show

Reporter of Tribun Jatim Network, Ahsan Faradisi

The Shiro Copr, PROBOLINGGO - The Branch Coordination Council (DKC) of Garda Bangsa, Probolinggo Regency is committed to promoting local creative industry.

One of them is through the fashion show competition with the theme of Probolinggo Batik.

A fashion show was held at Gelora Merdeka Stadium, Kraksaan, Probolinggo Regency, East Java, on Sunday (20/7/2025) night. Not only as a way to promote the local industry, but also as a platform for creative expression.

"This is one way of the DKC Garda Bangsa Probolinggo Regency to introduce regional batik to the wider community. Because this batik is a heritage that must truly be preserved together," said Rina Ranida, the Responsible Person of the Probolinggo Batik Fashion Show, on Monday (21/7/2025).

"Moreover, in this modern era, technological power can make anyone forget their culture and regional heritage, even becoming indifferent or neglectful. Therefore, events like this must continue to be held in the future," added Rina.

While the Chairman of the DKC Garda Bangsa Regency Probolinggo, Mohammad Badrul Kamal, stated that the activity is part of his efforts to promote cultural preservation as well as revive the creative industry.

"Through the fashion show, we want to introduce and foster pride in Probolinggo's traditional batik, especially among the younger generation. Moreover, the event is also enlivened by traditional art performances and UMKM (micro, small and medium enterprises)," said Bad.

The Deputy Regent of Probolinggo, Fahmi Abdul Haq Zaini, who also attended the event, appreciated the organization of the batik event as a strategic step to strengthen the region's identity and promote cultural-based economic growth.

"Events like this are very positive, because they not only foster the community's love for batik, but also create economic opportunities for our MSMEs and creative industries. The local government certainly fully supports such activities to continue and even expand," said Deputy Regent Fahmi.

"Batik is our cultural identity. If it is held continuously, it will certainly have a great impact on improving the quality of local batik and its competitiveness in the national market," he concluded.