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Cultural heritage festivals in Yogyakarta

Overview

Yogyakarta has hosted a series of cultural festivals focused on heritage preservation and local industry support. In late August 2026, the Mustika Rasa Festival celebrated Indonesian culinary diversity, drawing inspiration from President Soekarno’s 1967 cookbook. This event featured approximately 100 stalls for food, fashion, and crafts. Concurrently, the Prawirotaman Festival held a ‘Contemporary Art Batik’ exhibition to revitalize the area as a batik center through the work of young and senior artisans.

Following these events, the Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival was scheduled for mid-September 2026. The festival aimed to connect younger generations with cultural history through film screenings, including a ‘Becak Drive-In Cinema’ program using electric-powered rickshaws. The festival also included workshops and musical performances, reflecting a trend of filmmakers utilizing local identity and tradition.

Entities

Yogyakarta · Sawung Jabo · Hasto Wardoyo · Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival · Wregas Bhanuteja

Timeline

1 day ago

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Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival 2026 to be held in Yogyakarta
The Kotabaru Heritage Film Festival 2026 will be held in Yogyakarta from September 17–19, featuring a unique electric becak drive-in cinema and various cultural programs to revitalize heritage sites.
15 days ago

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Yogyakarta hosts culinary and batik heritage festivals
Yogyakarta is hosting cultural festivals, including the Mustika Rasa culinary festival inspired by Soekarno’s recipes and the Prawirotaman Festival focusing on contemporary batik art and youth regeneration.

Sources

antaranews.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · harianjogja.com · pemilu2024.harianjogja.com · pendidikan.harianjogja.com · republika.co.id