Commemorating National Batik Day: The Importance of Preserving Cultural Heritage Based on Opinion Students of the Tax Accounting Study Program

Semarang, October 2, 2025 – In commemorating National Batik Day, students of the Tax Accounting Study Program wore batik on campus as a form of appreciation for Indonesian culture. This simple act became an important moment to foster awareness and pride in the nation’s cultural heritage. Batik is not only a beautifully patterned fabric, but also a symbol of cultural identity and ancestral philosophy. Students of the Tax Accounting Program see the value of batik as an inspiration in their field: precision, discipline, and attention to detail, which are equally important in accounting records and tax management.

Opinions from Several Students:

• Kirania, Tax Accounting Student Class of 2025: “Preserving culture is important so that our national identity remains alive. In accounting, I learn to appreciate details, just as I value the philosophy behind every batik motif.”

• Bellynda, Tax Accounting Student Class of 2025: “Culture gives us pride as citizens of the nation. Accounting students also learn to respect rules and traditions, so preserving batik aligns with our work principles.”

• Syafina, Tax Accounting Student Class of 2025: “Batik is a precious heritage. Tax Accounting students can take inspiration from the discipline and patience in the batik-making process for our studies.”

• Syifa, Tax Accounting Student Class of 2025: “Preserving culture is not difficult. Wearing batik on campus can remind us that creativity and accuracy are important, both in culture and in accounting and taxation work.”

• Yasmin, Tax Accounting Student Class of 2025: “Culture is identity. Accounting students need to understand history and traditional values, because these teach responsibility, just as responsibility is vital in taxation work.”

This National Batik Day moment shows that preserving culture and practicing academic discipline can go hand in hand. By wearing batik, Tax Accounting students help safeguard Indonesia’s cultural heritage while also instilling values of professionalism that are relevant in the world of accounting and taxation.