East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival (BEC) event inspired the advancement of its culture and civilization.
"Not only for Banyuwangi, but also for East Java, Indonesia and the world," said Governor Khofifah when opening the 2026 ethnic fashion parade festival held in the Blambangan Park area, Banyuwangi Regency.
According to him, BEC is also a manifestation of the creativity of cultural figures, artists and creative industry players in the district at the eastern tip of Java Island.
Through orchestration with the local government, Khofifah continued, they were able to present a performance that was not only interesting, but also full of artistic and cultural values.
"Thank you to the Banyuwangi Regency Government as the orchestrator of all activities in Banyuwangi, especially BEC. Hopefully, Banyuwangi will continue to soar and progress, and the community can continue to build synergy from local to global," he said.
"We can see a shared spirit from local to global , demonstrated through the cultural strength, innovation, and creativity of the Banyuwangi community through BEC," Governor Khofifah added.
Meanwhile, Banyuwangi Regent Ipuk Fiestiandani expressed his gratitude that the BEC event, which has entered its 14th ethnic fashion parade, remains one of the most anticipated events for the public, from local to international.
"We would like to express our gratitude to all parties who contributed to the success of this year's BEC, especially to all the young people involved in this parade," he said.
Participants in the ethnic fashion parade of the 2026 Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival (BEC) in Banyuwangi, East Java. Saturday (July 18, 2026) ANTARA/Novi Husdinariyanto
Ipuk added that synergy and collaboration are key for Banyuwangi to be able to present various classy events, including BEC.
