Bangun Tulak (diamond shape in the center) represents the universe with its four directions of north, south, east, and west-as a symbol of hope that all that is bad in this world can be replaced by blessings and protection.
Meanwhile, the Puspawarni floral motif features a variety of flowers dominated by orchids, which are believed to be a symbol of glory and are known to have first appeared in the Majapahit era.
The batik donation reception was also attended by National Gallery Director Laraslova Boubnova, representatives from the Directorate of International Cooperation of the Bulgarian Ministry of Education, and other art enthusiasts.
Indonesia and Bulgaria have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cultural Cooperation in 2016.
The Indonesian Embassy is currently in discussions with the ministries of foreign affairs and culture of Indonesia and Bulgaria on the potential to renew the MoU in line with current cooperation potential.
A concrete step in this cooperation is the exchange of cultural arts actors between the two countries which can sustainably create a group of Indonesianists in Bulgaria as one of the actors of cultural diplomacy.
