In many parts of
Indonesia, the kebaya is seen as a strong nationalistic symbol and has been
strongly supported as symbol of identity for Indonesian women by prominent
figures throught the nation’s history.
If we try to find the definition about
“what is kebaya?” it will be a lot of different opinions based with the way we
see kebaya. But, in this definition we will see kebaya in a common definition
and if it’s about common definition about kebaya, it’s suppose to close with
the material,design and etc. Kebaya
is a traditional costume which becomes national costume in Indonesia, those are
consist of blouse as upper part, made of cotton, silk, adorned with brocade of
floral patter kebaya usually combine with sarong, songket, or
batik. Kebaya is an outfit that is especially for women that usually use
for formal occcasions, wedding party, graduation party, or traditional
ceremonies. Kebaya has it own
beauty and make every women who wear kebaya turned into a women who is graceful
and has personality. Kebaya can ‘show’ off the inner beauty and the feminism
side in every women who wear it. Kebaya is a symbolizes the woman’s
emancipation inn Indonesia that can remind us about the pioner, Raden Ajeng
Kartini.
Those are some informations about
Kebaya in common. And now, we are discuss about some people opinions that is
related to Kebaya. Yeah, we know that the young generation of Indonesia more
prefer modern dresses when they come to formal party like wedding party. I
think It’s happen because they follow foreign trends which are the negative
effects of globalization and it’s make kebaya reputed as old fashion for them.
We agree with that opinion, in reality
it’s totally true many young generation don’t want to use it, because they
think if they use kebaya, they’ll look like Old and unfashionable. Whereas we
know that kebaya is not just a costume, But, kebaya is also a symbol of
indonesia cultural history which represent national symbolism. It’s not
entirely true that kebaya is old fashion, becuase along with time, now
kebaya have many awesome and fashionable design that make it not old fashioned
anymore. Many designers have modified kebaya with some modern materials and
design without leaving the characteristic of kebaya. So kebaya will look
stylish and more modern.
Even
though, kebaya is one of Indonesia symbols and identities. We Shouldn’t forget
one of our symbols and identities. So, i think if we don’t want kebaya become
disappear. As a young generations
and a part of Indonesian people we must appreciated Kebaya by using it just for
some formal occasions. It isn’t
mean that young women generations must forced to use kebaya in all formal
party, But wear it as you can. Don’t ever be shy to wear Kebaya. Because
Actually every women who wear kebaya will look so glamour, elegant, charismatic
and more beautiful. Every women should feel proud to wear kebaya. I believe that we can make kebaya
became famous, if all people suppports kebaya. Never let the other country stole it. Are you happy if at the end kebaya
will be recognized by other countries ? not right ? If we let the kebaya is
missing, it's same as not respecting the cultural heritage that has been
handeddown in the preserve.