HARIANEXPRESS – Sisca Saras expressed immense joy after receiving the opportunity to perform at Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC) 2026. This moment was particularly special as it marked her inaugural involvement in one of the world’s largest fashion festivals, performing before distinguished guests ahead of JFC’s main celebration. Her presence, alongside Ayaka Yasumoto, further enlivened the evening.
Sisca Saras’s Memorable Debut at JFC 2026
Entertaining at the Gala Dinner
Prior to her main stage appearance, Sisca Saras was also entrusted to entertain at the Gala Dinner for JFC 2026. This event served as a prelude to the main festivities.
The Gala Dinner aimed to appreciate all supporters of JFC and foster collaboration. It facilitated networking and a welcoming ceremony among organizers, creative industry players, sponsors, and local government officials.
Attendees enjoyed a luxurious dinner, an exclusive preview of costumes for the street catwalk, and various music and cultural performances. These elements built anticipation for the Grand Carnival.
First-time Experience on the Grand Stage
For Sisca, her experience at JFC 2026 and the Gala Dinner left an indelible impression. She admitted to being very enthusiastic about participating in a fashion parade and performing on the JFC stage for the first time.
“Ini kan pertama kalinya aku ikut parade fashion. Bahkan, pertama kalinya tampil di acara JFC juga. Jadi, yang paling seru adalah pertama tampil lagi sama Ayaka Yasumoto di acara puncak JFC malam, di depan tamu-tamu penting seperti Bapak Bupati Jember dan lain-lain. Panggungnya gede banget, tinggi banget, dan happy banget karena kami bisa bawain lagu baru sama Ayaka juga bersama teman-teman Sakura Nesha,” Sisca stated.
Captivated by Jember’s Enthusiasm
Community Engagement in Fashion
Beyond her stage performance, Sisca was also deeply impressed by the Jember community’s passion for fashion. She observed that the entire city seemed immersed in the carnival’s excitement.
The spectacular costumes, crafted with immense creativity and meaning by local artists, particularly caught her attention.
“Seru banget juga melihat teman-teman yang benar-benar antusias dengan fashion. Apalagi masyarakat Jember, para senimannya yang bikin kostum luar biasa bagus, dengan tema yang benar-benar menarik, kostumnya unik-unik dan sarat makna. Sepanjang perjalanan menuju panggung, kami selalu dikelilingi orang-orang yang pakai kostum bagus-bagus,” she explained.
Widespread Participation Across Generations
Sisca was equally impressed by the participation of all segments of society in JFC 2026. From children to adults, everyone contributed to the vibrancy of the festival, known as one of the best fashion carnivals globally.
“Anak kecil sampai orang tua semuanya berpartisipasi di event ini. Jadi, enggak heran kenapa ini dibilang The Best Fashion Carnival in the World,” she remarked.
