"This also includes the enrichment of motifs for Sampan Batik," said the Head of Industry and Cooperatives and Small Business Enterprises, Gusniyetti Zaunit in Pariaman on Tuesday.
She said the enrichment of these motifs was more reflective of the local wisdom in Pariaman including the "tabuik" which was carried out annually.
Therefore, she continued, the participants of the batik design competition were not limited to the area or public so that it could be followed by residents outside the City of Pariaman.
"The work of the participants is sent to our e-mail at disperindagkop.ukm@
She said all participants received certificates, while their work became a Pariaman City Government document with the copyright of the designer except the winner.
Motif design of Batik Sampan that was chosen will be displayed on the peak night in the form of a batik exhibition, she said.
In addition, she continued the motives that won the competition would produced by "batik tanah liat" craftsmen in the area to be traded to the wider community.
Before this, the Government want to raise again "Batik Tanah Liat Sampan" which is claim brought by Java trader in the region.
"Later we make the rules that require ASN and other employees at Pariaman to wear this batik at least once a week," said Mayor of Pariaman Genius Umar at Pariaman, on Monday.
He said before applying the regulation, he would prepare the design so that his motives could be accepted by the wider community.
Baca juga: Pemkot Pariaman perlombakan desain Batik Sampan sesuaikan motif dengan perkembangan zaman
Baca juga: Two types of Tanah Datar batik became uniforms for school and employee
Translated by: Mutiara Ramadhani - Internship Student of ANTARA 2019
