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On Monday evening, I attended batik fashion show with the theme of
Four Season held by Prodo Magazine in Hotel Mulia, Senayan. Mas Arif
from Prodo Magazine, who once interviewed me for December issue of Prodo, invited me to come. I accepted it with all my heart because this is my first fashion show ever, I MUST come.
And I know Angel would be as excited, and Mas Arif kindly giving me
another ticket so I can come with Angel. Thanks a lot Mas Arif!

If you’re confused, batik is Indonesian traditional fashion with unique patterns
that has been used national-wide. Prodo Magazine has managed to held
this huge event of batik designs competition (Lomba Rancang Busana
Batik) and fashion show, combined with entertainment from Indonesian
singers and dancers to help batik recognized globally. And I really
appreciate the effort.

I came on time on the venue, Angel was nowhere to be seen. I prefer to hang out outside and wait for her first. I chose to wear batik skirt I bought in Yogyakarta,
one of batik’s central production cities. And when she finally arrived,
I saw her batik dress, that she basically only wrap the batik cloth
around her body and lock it with a big black belt. I think it was
creative way of wearing it if you don’t have enough time to tailored
your batik

We step inside and food was everywhere (also some celebrities). We ate dinner while listening to Sinden performing Javanese folk songs. In the room we can also see framed pictures of the finalists batik designs. They’re all look stunning.

An hour later, we entered the grand ballroom. It was huge, full with
beautiful crystal lamps all over the room. In the center of the room,
there was a runway, the real runway, not that small path from your desk to office pantry! Me and Angel were very excited.

The show started with an announcement from Alberthiene Endah, the
head of judges, about the winner of batik design competition. Me and
Angel love ‘The New Royal’ by Jane, it’s so Sarah Jessica Parker kind
of style. But turns out the first winner was ‘Ecology’ by Abdulrahman, which also great one. All about green will be BIG in 2008, I guess hehe.

After the announcement, Reog Ponorogo, a traditional dance from Ponorogo, come out on stage. Their performance was damn good. View the sneak peek of Reog Ponorogo here.

When the models started walking on the stage, especially on Martha
Tilaar products advertorial walk, me and Angel were nudging each other.
The models were literally gliding thru the runway. They’re barely
walking. They’re flying! As a big fan of America’s Next Top Model, I
was so happy to finally see the legendary gliding myself hehe.The
fashion show concept was four seasons, different season with different
batik looks, and combining fashion show with music. Titi DJ, Hedi
Yunus, Yuni Shara, Saski, RAN, Four Seasons and The Nunung Cs, sang
their great songs as the models walk through the runway with their
batik dress. From all of the performers, I love RAN & The Nunung Cs the most. Because, I didn’t know them at all at first and becoming a fan after two songs. They’re doing a good job.

Listen to the hilarious song of ‘Abang Gorengan’ by The Nunung Cs.

My father texted me, “It’s late, go back home.” So, after the show
finished and had successfully grabbing my ‘Es Puter’ - a delicious
traditional ice cream, I walked and went back home with a very
contented feeling. The only regret I had was the fact that I didn’t sit
in the journalist side and taking pictures of the event instead of
being a calm guest.

Bravo Prodo Magazine, waiting for more of these kind of events to promote Indonesian cultures, because as you might have known, Indonesia Rocks!

This is my first post about free stuff. This should be interesting for most of you who love free stuff like I do

If you’re Internet user and games lover, you will love the premiere edition of Gamexeon Electronic Magazine (GMZ). Gamexeon
is a gamer forum consist of the hardcore gamers all over Indonesia
talking mostly about games, hardware, and love talk So, the forum
will be suitable for boys and girls hehe.

I also wrote an article about relationship here in this game
magazine. A little out of place? I don’t think so. Because it’s all
about the game of love.

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