Kapanlagi.com - The Bontang City Government is once again holding the Bontang City Carnival (BCC) this year. This event itself is an annual event held to commemorate the 24th anniversary of Bontang City. The event with the theme 'Great Creativity, Cultural Harmony' will be held on October 21, 2023.
The Head of the Department of Education and Culture (Disdikbud) of Bontang City, Bambang Cipto Mulyono, said that the Bontang City Carnival starts at 07:30 and ends when it's finished. The route remains the same as the previous year.
“BCC is still held in the morning until it's finished,” said Bambang.
The carnival route starts from the Mayor's Pendopo on Awang Long Street and passes through MH Tamrin Street. Meanwhile, the judging stage is located at the front intersection of Ramayana and ends at RS Amalia.
“The route is the same as before, we looked for alternatives yesterday, but the previous route is the closest,” he explained.
200 Students Perform Jepen Dance
In addition, during the opening of the BCC, there will be a performance of Jepen dance by around 2000 students from Bontang City.
“During the anniversary of Bontang City, there will be a performance of Jepen dance performed by 2000 students from Bontang City on October 12,” he said.
Registration for carnival participants has been conducted since September 25, 2023, and closed on October 15, 2023.
Bambang said that the participants will include government agencies, community groups, schools, and community groups, so everyone is allowed to participate, with the condition that each group consists of 10 people.
Meanwhile, the categories that will be contested are divided into two, namely carnival and cultural parade. The assessment is based on categories, the carnival category includes creativity, uniqueness, harmony, and suitability of the theme with costume appearance. The cultural parade category includes compactness, neatness, attractions, and originality of local culture.
The winning group will receive awards in the form of coaching funds, trophies, and certificates. Bambang hopes that the Bontang City Carnival activities will run smoothly, safely, and successfully.
(kpl/glo)
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