Osaka, Kansai, Japan — Following the Liem Ping Wie Batik Fashion Show on Friday (2 May), the Indonesia Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 Osaka once again drew attention, particularly from Japanese visitors eager to join workshops and exhibitions of Liem Ping Wie Batik products during the business forum themed "Rumah Batik Liem Ping Wie: A Tapestry of Tradition and Tomorrow," on Saturday (3 May). One of the key highlights of the forum was the presence of Marcelina, the fifth-generation owner of Batik Liem Ping Wie, who shared an inspiring story of batik as both a cultural heritage and a future business opportunity.

In the forum, Marcelina emphasized that the foundation of Batik Liem Ping Wie is not merely a family endeavor, but is also an essential part of Indonesia’s evolving cultural narrative. “Batik Liem Ping Wie is more than just a legacy. It is a chapter in the story of our nation’s culture. Every motif we create is a bridge connecting the past, the present, and the future,” Marcelina said.

Batik Liem Ping Wie is renowned for its quality and the uniqueness of its motifs, which blend traditional values with a modern touch. This commitment is reflected in every design, stroke, and stitch. Through dedication to quality and innovation, the brand strives to preserve ancestral heritage while bringing Indonesian batik to the global stage.

Marcelina also shared a personal story about how she was introduced to batik from a young age by her grandfather, Lim Ping Hui, a renowned batik artisan from Kedunwoeni, Pekalongan. “I grew up watching my family work tirelessly. That’s how I learned that batik is not just fabric, but a living identity and history,” Marcelina said.

She also highlighted the vital role of women in the batik industry. In Pekalongan, batik has become a means for many women to gain economic independence. Empowering women in the batik world means advancing education and creating sustainable job opportunities. The forum served as a platform to reinforce batik’s position as a cultural symbol that remains relevant amidst globalization.

Batik Liem Ping Wie remains committed to inspiring future generations to preserve this cultural and ancestral legacy with pride. “Preserving heritage is a shared responsibility. We believe that each generation is a keeper of the flame of tradition, and we are confident that the future of Indonesian batik lies in all of our hands,” Marcelina concluded as she closed the business forum.

Batik Liem Ping Wie Shares Its Journey from Family Heritage to Cultural Identity Preservation at World Expo 2025 Osaka