Rumah Batik Serunai Kampar Shines at Gema Pemuda Jakarta

Kampar - Rumah Batik Serunai from Kampar Regency participated in the Gema Pemuda 2026 event, held at Taman Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta, from May 30 to June 1, 2026.

The participation of these creative economy actors from Kampar provided an opportunity to introduce the region’s distinctive batik to people from various parts of Indonesia.

In the event, which was attended by youths and creative business practitioners from various regions, Rumah Batik Serunai showcased a variety of superior products at the MSME exhibition.

The products on display included Kampar signature batik fabric, batik shirts, batik blouses, batik outerwear, batik vests, batik dresses, and batik shawls featuring motifs that highlight Kampar’s culture and local wisdom.

In addition to the exhibition, Rumah Batik Serunai also took part in the Regional Batik Fashion Show at Gema Pemuda on May 30, 2026. The various Kampar batik collections presented in the fashion show drew the attention of visitors and participants from across the country.

Rumah Batik Serunai was founded by Ratna Waty and Sari Indah Putri. The two have been developing Kampar’s signature batik as part of efforts to preserve culture while strengthening the local creative economy sector.

The founders of Rumah Batik Serunai, Ratna Waty and Sari Indah Putri, expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to introduce Kampar batik products at this national event.

“We saw firsthand the tremendous enthusiasm of the public toward local creative products at the Gema Pemuda Jakarta event. This has become strong motivation for us to continue developing Batik Serunai so it can gain wider recognition,” said Ratna Waty, accompanied by Sari Indah Putri, on Sunday (May 31, 2026), during the Gema Pemuda activities in Jakarta.

Ratna noted that Kampar’s distinctive batik has great potential to continue growing along with increasing public interest in products based on local culture.

“With support and collaboration from the Regional Government and all elements of society, we hope Batik Serunai can grow even faster, create new job opportunities for youths and local residents, and become one of the creative economy drivers capable of uplifting the good name of Kampar Regency at the national and even international levels,” she added.

The participation of Rumah Batik Serunai in Gema Pemuda 2026 demonstrates the involvement of local creative economy actors in a national forum. Through batik products that highlight Kampar’s cultural identity, the artisans hope their local creations can reach a broader market while encouraging the growth of the creative economy in the region.