Bali Governor Highlights Creative Economy Growth Based on Culture

Bali Governor Wayan Koster showcased the island's progress in developing a culture-based creative economy during the closing ceremony of Bung Karno Month on June 28, 2026. The event, held at the Bali Beach Convention Center, was attended by former Indonesian President and PDI Perjuangan party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri, accompanied by DPP PDI Perjuangan Chairman M. Prananda Prabowo.

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All these activities are a concrete implementation of Bung Karno's Trisakti: Politically Sovereign, Economically Independent, and Culturally Personality.

Koster emphasized that the month-long activities were a concrete implementation of Bung Karno's Trisakti doctrine, focusing on political sovereignty, economic independence, and cultural personality. He highlighted the "Arak Bali Mixology Competition" as a key initiative to foster youth creativity and enhance the economic value of local products, noting that 54 brands of Arak Bali have already entered the international market.

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The Arak Bali Mixology Competition aims to encourage the creativity of the younger generation in developing Arak Bali as a superior creative economy product. Currently, 54 brands of Arak Bali have entered the international market.

Further promoting local specialties, the "Bali Coffee Barista Competition" serves as a platform to showcase coffee from Kintamani, Pupuan, and Banyuatis, all of which have received Geographical Indication certification. Koster also expressed gratitude to M. Prananda Prabowo for his role in supporting creative and innovative activities during Bung Karno Month, particularly in his capacity as Head of the Creative Economy and Digital Affairs.

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The Bali Coffee Barista Competition is a forum for promoting local coffee products from Kintamani, Pupuan, and Banyuatis, which have received Geographical Indication certification.

The governor's report detailed 16 competitions spanning traditional performing arts, fashion, and Endek Bali fabric design, with the latter generating 81 new works from students and local artisans. The Bung Karno Month events attracted 14,569 participants and approximately 27,000 spectators. Koster expressed hope that these achievements would serve as a model for sustainable cultural movement development, urging that Bung Karno Month become a permanent movement to embody Pancasila, support the common people, preserve the nation, and advance culture.

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Thank you to Mr. Prananda Prabowo, who continues to encourage creative and innovative activities. He serves as the Head of the Creative Economy and Digital Affairs.