FOUNDER
THE VISIONARY: DYNAND FARIZ
His creativity and dedication turned JFC from a local event into an internationally acclaimed cultural phenomenon, inspiring countless designers and artists.
GALLERY
NATIONAL COSTUMES.
Indonesia's National Costume, a stunning creation, represent the beauty of Indonesia on various stages of world-class costume competitions from over 50 countries.
MEDIA
AS SEEN ON.
JFC has been featured and highlighted across various media platforms.
GALLERY
EVENT SNAPSHOTS.
Dive into comprehensive event statistics in average numerical details of event's scope and impact.
128+
Media and photographers.
JFC has received widespread media coverage, from photographers and journalists to online and social media enthusiasts worldwide.
50+
Partners from around the globe.
Ranging from local to international, are enhancing their exposure while providing unprecedented support to this event.
950.000+
Total audiences annually.
Local residents, tourists, media, and photographers of all ages eagerly witness and capture hundreds of spectacular costumes parading along the 3.6 km street runway.
2.500+
Tenants from all over country.
Explore a bustling marketplace showcasing innovative products and services! Enjoy unique handcrafts to mouthwatering street foods.
800+
Crews and volunteers.
Including students and community members, gain new experiences, enrich their knowledge, and foster friendships, showing their care for Jember and Indonesia.
500+
Performers and participants.
They step into the spotlight at Jember Fashion Carnaval! Creating, wearing, and performing in their own spectacular costumes.
CONTACT
LET'S GET IN TOUCH.
Ready to connect? Whether you have questions, ideas for collaboration, or just want to say 'hi', we're all ears and excited to hear from you!
This carnivals is just as thrilling, as imaginative, and as uproarious as carnivals held in other countries.
JOKO WIDODO
THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC INDONESIA
The performance is extraordinary, the effort is remarkable, it always leaves me amazed!
WISHNUTAMA KUSUBANDIO
CO-FOUNDER & CEO OF NET. MEDIATAMA TELEVISION
Indonesia owes Jember, after Jember caught the world's attention through it's carnival.
HELMY YAHYA
INDONESIAN HOST, ACTOR, POLITICIAN, PRODUCER, WRITER
STORY
A LEGACY OF CREATIVITY.
The journey of JFC traces it's transformation from a local event into a globally recognized cultural phenomenon.
Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC) is a cultural marvel that began in 2003 in the bustling streets of Jember, East Java, Indonesia.
Despite early challenges, Dynand Fariz’s determination transformed it into a cultural marvel. The inaugural parade featured local participants in homemade costumes, setting the stage for what JFC would become.
As JFC gained national attention, it's costumes grew in creativity, drawing inspiration from various themes. International acclaim followed, with JFC showcasing Indonesian culture at global events like Singapore’s Chingay Parade and Seychelles’ Carnaval de Victoria.
Community involvement has been key to JFC’s success, uniting local designers, artists, students, and volunteers, which has boosted Jember’s cultural and economic development.
Over the years, JFC has evolved with fresh themes that reflect social and cultural issues, keeping it relevant and exciting. Dynand Fariz’s visionary leadership made JFC Indonesia’s premier fashion event, inspiring future generations even after his passing in 2019.
Today, JFC symbolizes creativity and community spirit, drawing global attention. It continues to innovate and expand it's reach, preserving Dynand Fariz’s legacy.
TEAM
BEHIND THE SPECTACLE
Meet the team behind JFC's magic! While not everyone is listed, each member adds a unique spark to the carnival.
JFC Management
Budi Setiawan
President JFC
Suyanto
Chief Executive Officer
Arik Haryono
Chairman of JFC
David Susilo
Board of Event Director
Hendy Rendrawan
Secretary
JFC Directors
Kalifa Diyantama
Event Director
Aristorama
Creative Director
Ivan Fhanany
Creative Director
Slamet Indra Irawan
Stage Manager
JFC Ambassadors
Sakura Ijuin
JFC Ambassador
Bubah Alfian
JFC Ambassador
Tovic Rustam
JFC Ambassador
