Canberra (ANTARA News) - Indonesia`s noted fashion designer Adji Notonegoro was expected to hold a batik fashion show at Canberra`s Playhouse, on May 4, 2007, spokesman for the Indonesian embasy in Canberra, Dino Kusnadi, said here Monday.
The show which would include a batik workshop and promotion of Indonesian tourism and furniture products would be organized jointly by the Indonesian embassy and the Indonesian community in Canberra, Dino said.
Batik is a traditional motif of Indonesian clothes usually worn at semi-official functions.
"The show to have the theme `batik as an Indonesian historical and cultural heritage` is expected to enhance the retail business contact of fashion products by the Indonesian designer. Adji can introduce the variety of the Indonesian fashion to the visitors of the show," he said.
Adji Notonegoro was only one of many Indonesian noted designers, Dino said, adding that Adji was chosen to hold the show due to his works and experience in taking part in fashion exhibitions abroad.
The show which would be supported by the national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and Indo cafe was expected to be visited by hundreds of people including foreign diplomats and Australian businesspeople, Dino said.
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