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        "msgid": "bcf-creative-fest-as-space-for-local-economy-brand-growth-minister-1773834768",
        "date": "2026-03-18 17:40:20",
        "title": "BCF Creative Fest as space for local economy, brand growth: Minister",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Banten Creative Fest (BCF), held in Serang City, showcased over 80 local fashion and lifestyle brands alongside 50 culinary tenants, highlighting the potential of youth creativity to drive national and global growth. Industry Minister Harsya praised the event and noted President Prabowo Subianto's designation of Banten as a priority for creative economy development in the 2025-2029 plan, backed by Rp10 trillion in financing for 2026. Banten Governor Andra Soni emphasised the festival's role in fostering local economic development through strengthened collaborations in the creative sector.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cI highly appreciate the people of Banten, especially Serang City,\nfor being able to present a national-scale event like tonight. This\nshows that the creativity of young people has great potential to\ncontinue to grow,\u201d the minister said in an official statement confirmed\nhere on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The event, held at the West Square of Serang City, Banten, and closed\non Tuesday (March 17), featured more than 80 local brands from fashion\nand lifestyle subsectors, as well as more than 50 culinary tenants,\naccompanied by music performances and creative community activities.<\/p>\n<p>Harsya also conveyed that President Prabowo Subianto has designated\nBanten Province as one of the priority locations for creative economy\ndevelopment in the 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan,\nsupported by Rp10 trillion in Intellectual Property-based People\u2019s\nBusiness Credit (KUR) financing in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Before the closing, the minister reviewed creative booths and\ninteracted with creative economy players. He invited all parties to\ncontinue strengthening collaboration in developing the creative economy\nsector in various regions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe see many local brands born from the creativity of young people. I\nam confident these works can not only grow nationally but also have the\nopportunity to penetrate global markets,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>On the same occasion, Banten Governor Andra Soni said that the BCF\n2026 is a strategic step for creative economy players to continue\ngrowing and to generate a positive impact on local economic\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Weaving the future of creative economy<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Cultural, creative industry shapes Indonesia\u2019s future:\nMinister<\/p>\n<p>Related news: RI Govt promotes inclusivity through creative public\nspaces<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Pamela, Kenzu<\/p>",
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