West Java’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Features Sunda Kingdom Parade
West Java’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Features Sunda Kingdom Parade
Bandung, August 19, 2025 – The West Java Government celebrated its 80th anniversary with various cultural activities. One of the highlights was the Sunda Kingdom-themed cultural parade, showcasing the legacy of the Tarumanegara, Galuh, and Sumedanglarang Kingdoms.
In his speech, the Governor of West Java emphasized the importance of culture in nation building.
“No nation in the world has advanced in civilization without being bound to its constitution. In developed countries, constitutions preserve the traditional values of their era. Likewise, in West Java, culture is the foundation of development,” he said.
The parade involved 27 districts/cities and around 3,000 participants. Each region showcased the richness of Sunda traditions through costumes, folklore, traditional art performances, and West Javanese cuisine.
The event began at 3:00 PM WIB, with the route Gedung Merdeka – Jalan Sukarno – Naripan – Braga – Suniaraja – Wastukencana – LLRE Martadinata – Dago – Diponegoro – and ending at Gedung Sate, covering about 3 kilometers.
The enthusiasm of the people was visible along the parade route. They appreciated the event for fostering love for Sunda culture and introducing it to future generations.
Sunda Kingdom Parade Photo Gallery
[Source: West Java Government]