That morning, the hall of KSP Kopdit Citra Hidup Tribuana in Kalabahi was busier than usual. Fifty young faces had come from all five corners of Alor — Teluk Mutiara, Kabola, Alor Barat Laut, Alor Tengah Utara, and Alor Barat Daya — sitting side by side, wearing the same brown vests bearing the same emblem. They barely knew one another yet, but that day, 27 July 2026, they began sharing one identity: Aruna Muda. Over three days, that room became the birthplace of a big idea b

Threads of woven cloth never stand alone. They are born from patient hands, from stories passed down through generations, and from long-standing relationships between people, nature, and culture. In Alor, ikat weaving is not merely fabric, it is a living language rooted in the everyday lives of women weavers. From 15 to 17 November 2025, that language found a broader space to be heard. Alor Regency hosted the Technical Guidance Program on Enhancing the Competitiveness of Alor