KBRN, Semarang: While the National Crafts Council (Dekranas) Anniversary was previously centered in Medan, this year Solo, Central Java, has been selected as the host. Various events will be held to celebrate the Dekranas Anniversary along with the 52nd National Family Welfare Movement (PKK) Day.

“These are two different themed events in one city happening close to each other. Dekranas Day falls on March 3, and PKK Unity Movement Day on March 4. For efficiency, we are hosting them in one city from May 15-18, 2024,” said the Executive Chair of the National Crafts Council (Dekranas) and Chair of the National PKK Movement, Tri Suswati Tito Karnavian, on Sunday (May 12, 2024).

The series of events runs from May 14-18, 2024, starting with a welcome dinner on May 14, an SME craft expo, and performances by renowned musicians at Pamedan Pura Mangkunegaran from May 15-18.

“We will invite all board members, First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo, Dekranas Chairperson Wury Ma’ruf Amin, as well as OASE board members, central Dekranas board members, Dekranasda Chairpersons, and PKK Chairpersons from across Indonesia,” added Tri Tito.

There will also be a Wastra Nusantara fashion show at Plaza Taman Sriwedari on May 15, followed by a decorated car parade on the same day, running from Sriwedari Stadium to Surakarta City Hall.

“On May 15, there will also be an expo opening during the thanksgiving ceremony, and the expo visit will take place on May 16. The peak celebration of PKK Unity Movement Day will be held on May 16 at Balekambang, Surakarta,” she explained.