Hanoi (VNA) – The IndonesianEmbassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA) heldan event in Hanoi on May 31 to introduce Indonesia’s traditional fabric dyeing techniquecalled Batik.
Considered one of the cultural symbols of Indonesia, Batik is a traditional wax-resist dyeing and printing techniqueon fabric. Severalhistorical records trace the origin of Batik back to the Srivijaya empire inIndonesia through trade activities with the Tang Dynasty of China.
On October 2, 2009, Batik was recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and Indonesia also designated the day as National Batik Day.
Speakingat the opening ceremony, VIFA President Tran Minh Hung said the event was part ofcultural exchange activities to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries' people on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-Indonesiastrategic partnership (2013-2023).
Young Vietnamese participants had a chance to experienceeach stage of creating Batik fabric, such as sketching with pencils, drawingwith wax and dyeing. They also drew patterns on fabric with wax under theguidance of experienced Batik artist Ira Ratna Handayani.
Three most beautifully drawn fabric pieces were alsohonoured./.