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| One of performances at D'JaFU 7th (own documentation, November 2018) |
D'JaFU (acronym of The Japan Festival of Udayana) is an annual event of Japanese festival that presented by students of Japanese Literature Department (Nibunkaseikai), Faculty of Humanities of Udayana University. The event held for the first time at RRI Radio Station Denpasar in 2012. Then in 2013 onwards, the event held at Taman Budaya Kertalangu near Tohpati, Denpasar.
This year is a very special year to hold D'JaFU. It's 7th year of this event and also to commemorate 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Indonesia. The main theme of D'JaFU 7th is 幸運な祭り (Kouun na Matsuri) which means "Festival of Luck". So, the thing about the main theme is "create your moment, find your luck".
This is my 6th visit to D'JaFU, the first one is in 2013 (D'JaFU 2nd), where I met my Japanese Literature friends for the first time besides from my student orientation group (some from Japanese Literature) when I met again there. In that time, it's unfamiliar to me and shocked, because I saw nearly everyone wearing costume from many anime characters, such as Naruto, Sasuke, Ruffy, and etc. They called it, cosplay. And then, It's usual for me.
There's also many booths, such as Yukata booth and Obake booth. Yukata (浴衣) booth is a place where visitors can wear Japanese outfit, Yukata. In fact, Yukata was made of cotton for summer season only and suitable for tropical regions like Indonesia. Kimono was made of silk, so it's suitable in a cold region with four seasons like Japan. In 2017, not just Yukatas to be tried, but also other outfits and additional props (example below). Obake (おばけ) booth is a place for thrill seekers, where the place fill with "ghosts".
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| Me at Yukata booth. Well look alike "Beat Takeshi", isn't it? (own documentation, November 2017) |
I've tried both of them, but not both in one event. I've tried wearing Yukata in 2013, 2015, and 2017. And entering Obake in 2014 and 2018. The other booths are merchandises and foods and beverages. Recently, I ate one of my favourite food, especially Katsu, a Japanese chicken cutlet in one complete pack fill with rice and salad.
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| Shooting Stars performance at D'JaFU 7th (own documentation, November 2018) |
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| Yosakoi and Taiko performance at D'JaFU 7th (own documentation, November 2018) |
In an evening, there are very spectacular performances, such as Aikido, Taiko, Shooting Stars, Yosakoi, and different guest stars every year, especially Hiroaki Kato in 2016. Last but not least, the ultimate ever, that makes me very happy and ever go back to D'JaFU, is Hanabi! Hanabi, the fireworks show that popular in summer, and it's a sign that the festival wrapped up in the night.
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| Hanabi at D'JaFU 7th (own documentation, November 2018) |
嬉しかった！！
One that makes me feel not lonely is my older sister, always came there in an evening. She came to D'JaFU in 2013, 2014, and 2016. But in 2018, I felt lonely again, because my sister had been moved to Jakarta in mid-2018. I hope we can do together again when in Bali or in Jakarta (especially Blok M and/or C3 AFA at Kemayoran).
So, in 2019 should I go to D'JaFU again? Let's find out later!
さようなら！
