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        "id": 1777747,
        "msgid": "dieng-culture-festival-2026-key-dates-and-events-1780319815",
        "date": "2026-06-01 17:42:36",
        "title": "Dieng Culture Festival 2026: Key Dates and Events",
        "author": "Ni Nyoman Wira Widyanti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Dieng Culture Festival 2026, part of the Ministry of Tourism\u2019s Kharisma Event Nusantara, will run from 28-30 August in Central Java\u2019s Dieng Highland. Under the theme 'Spirit in Harmony', the event promotes balance between human, divine, and environmental relationships, with cultural performances and measures to safeguard the fragile terrain. Organisers have confirmed Jazz Atas Awan as a key attraction, reintegrated into the festival after a brief separation.",
        "content": "<p>Dieng Culture Festival 2026 or DCF XVI will be held at the Dieng\nHighland Tourism Area in Banjarnegara, Central Java. \u2018DCF this year\nfollows the national event calendar as it is included in the Ministry of\nTourism\u2019s Kharisma Event Nusantara, so it will be held on 28-30 August\n2026,\u2019 said the Head of the Dieng Pandawa Community-Based Tourism Group\n(Pokdarwis), Alif Faozi, cited from Antara, Monday, 1 June 2026. The\ntheme is \u2018Spirit in Harmony\u2019, and the committee is finalising the event\nschedule. The theme calls for maintaining harmony between humans, God,\neach other, and the environment. What events can visitors attend? One of\nthe attractions of Dieng Culture Festival is the Jazz Atas Awan\nperformance, usually featuring renowned musicians and impressive stage\nsetups. Alif explained that Jazz Atas Awan will take place on the first\nnight of the festival, with a fully jazz-focused concept. Meanwhile, the\nsecond night will feature a collaborative music performance involving\nvarious genres and other performers. Initially, the organisers had\nplanned to separate Jazz Atas Awan as a standalone event, not part of\nlast year\u2019s Dieng Culture Festival. However, based on several\nconsiderations, Jazz Atas Awan is returning as part of the festival. \u2018We\nwant Jazz Atas Awan to remain alive and known by the public. Rather than\nnot being held at all, this year we\u2019ve revived it within the festival\nwhile seeking opportunities to hold it independently in the future with\nstronger partner support,\u2019 Alif said. \u2018The ruwatan is still under\ndiscussion, whether to hold it on the second or third day. The final\ndetails will be announced during the soft launching of DCF 2026 on\nWednesday,\u2019 Alif added. \u2018Restrictions are in place to preserve the\ncultural heritage site and Dieng\u2019s unstable terrain, ensuring the\nfestival brings economic benefits without compromising conservation\nefforts,\u2019 Alif stated.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dieng-culture-festival-2026-key-dates-and-events-1780319815",
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