Amid the rapid tide of modern trends and instant culture flooding\nsocial media, there are still young people choosing to carry cultural\nheritage on their shoulders. Farras Syafiqur Raihan, a student at\nUniversitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) Purwokerto, known as a\nCreative Digital Campus, has advanced to the finals of the Mas Mbak\nBatik Jawa Tengah 2026 competition.<\/p>\n
For Farras, this event holds deeper significance beyond appearing\nstylish on stage or wearing batik with flair. He carries a mission to\nreignite young people\u2019s love for their own culture.<\/p>\n
The Mas Mbak Batik Jawa Tengah 2026 finals will take place on 18-19\nJuly 2026 at TA TV Solo, serving as a prestigious platform for youth to\ndemonstrate their commitment to preserving batik as a national\nidentity.<\/p>\n
Farras acknowledges that introducing culture to today\u2019s youth is not\neasy. Everything must be presented in a relatable, fresh, and everyday\nmanner. He aims to be a modern youth representative who does not forget\ncultural roots.<\/p>\n
\u2018Batik is not outdated. It has stories, philosophy, and a cool\nidentity when presented correctly. I want young people to see culture\nnot as an obligation, but as a source of pride,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
The journey to the finals was not instant. Behind his calm smile lies\na lengthy process: deepening knowledge of batik culture, honing public\nspeaking skills, building confidence, and preparing mentally to perform\nbefore large audiences.<\/p>\n
For Farras, this process has been the most valuable. The competition\nhas provided him space to grow, better understand himself, and learn how\nto convey cultural messages in a way that resonates with today\u2019s\nyouth.<\/p>\n
UBSI Purwokerto\u2019s academic community fully supports Farras\u2019s\nparticipation. His presence in the finals demonstrates that UBSI\nstudents are not only focused on academics but also excel in arts,\nculture, communication, and personal development.<\/p>\n
To many, batik may seem like merely a beautifully patterned fabric.\nBut for young people like Farras, it becomes a story, an identity, and a\nmeans to keep culture alive in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n
\u2018I hope to deliver my best performance at the finals\u2014not just for\nmyself, but for my campus and all young people who believe culture can\nbe cool, modern, and something to be proud of,\u2019 Farras said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ubsi-purwokerto-student-among-mas-mbak-batik-jawa-tengah-2026-finalists-promoting-cultural-heritage-1780163080", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }