Experience the beauty of Indonesia's rice harvest traditions together with local farmers and international students through an unforgettable celebration of culture, agriculture, friendship, and sustainability.
Boyolali International Harvest Festival is an annual cultural celebration that brings together local farmers, international students, universities, communities, and visitors from around the world to experience the authentic tradition of Indonesian rice harvesting. More than just a festival, it is a platform for cultural exchange, education, sustainable agriculture, and global friendship.
Harvest rice directly with local farmers using traditional tools while learning about Indonesia's agricultural heritage.
Meet students from different countries, exchange cultures, build friendships, and create unforgettable memories.
Traditional dances, music performances, local cuisine, batik workshops, and village cultural experiences.
Promoting eco-tourism, sustainable farming, environmental awareness, and appreciation for local wisdom.
Connecting agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and international collaboration in one unforgettable event.
Countries
International Students
Local Farmers
Cultural Performances
Volunteers
Located between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu, Boyolali offers breathtaking rice fields, rich agricultural traditions, friendly communities, and authentic Javanese culture—making it the perfect destination for an international harvest festival.
Golden rice fields with spectacular views of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu.
Experience traditional farming methods passed down through generations.
Taste authentic Boyolali dishes prepared by local communities.
Interact directly with local farmers and village families.
To become Southeast Asia's leading international harvest festival that promotes cultural understanding, sustainable agriculture, and global youth collaboration.
Spend one unforgettable day living like an Indonesian farmer. Harvest rice, plant seedlings, enjoy traditional food, and experience authentic village life together with local communities.
Harvest mature rice directly with local farmers using traditional sickles while learning centuries-old farming techniques.
Feel the unique experience of planting rice seedlings together in muddy rice fields while understanding sustainable agriculture.
Enjoy authentic Boyolali cuisine together with villagers while sitting on bamboo mats surrounded by beautiful rice fields.
A full-day immersive journey from sunrise until sunset.
Registration, welcome drinks, traditional music performance, and village greeting ceremony.
Harvest rice together with local farmers and experience authentic Indonesian farming traditions.
Teams compete to plant rice seedlings using traditional techniques.
Traditional communal lunch served on banana leaves.
Observe traditional and modern farming equipment with local agricultural experts.
Capture unforgettable moments in the beautiful golden rice fields.
Meet students from around the world, exchange cultures, make lifelong friendships, and celebrate diversity through interactive activities and cultural showcases.
Every participating country showcases its traditional clothing, food, language, tourism, music, and culture.
An open networking space where Indonesian and international students meet through games and conversations.
Collect stamps from every country booth and receive an exclusive Harvest Festival souvenir.
A colorful parade featuring traditional costumes from around the world together with Boyolali's local cultural performances.
Topeng Ireng, Gambyong, Reog, Kuda Lumping and international folk dances.
Live performances of Gamelan, Gejog Lesung, Angklung, and guest performances from participating countries.
Participants march through the rice fields carrying their national flags while interacting with local communities.
Hands-on learning experiences introducing Indonesian arts, food, and farming traditions.
Create your own batik artwork inspired by rice fields and Boyolali landscapes.
Cook authentic Indonesian rice dishes together with village mothers.
Learn composting, organic farming, irrigation systems, and sustainable agriculture.
Experience fun Indonesian traditional games together with local children and international students.
A fun teamwork race using coconuts through village obstacles.
Walk using traditional bamboo stilts and compete with friends.
Harvest, bundle, and transport rice in the fastest team competition.
Capture unforgettable memories across the festival's iconic photography locations.
Sunset photography in the middle of Boyolali's beautiful rice fields.
Spectacular backdrop of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu.
Professional aerial photography and cinematic drone videos.
Explore dozens of attractions showcasing Boyolali's culture, agriculture, and local entrepreneurship.
Traditional foods, handicrafts, coffee, herbal drinks, and local souvenirs.
Modern farming technology, smart agriculture, drones, irrigation systems, and agricultural innovations.
Enjoy acoustic performances, cultural music, jazz, and traditional collaborations until sunset.
A three-day international celebration combining agriculture, culture, education, tourism, and global friendship.
The heart of the festival is the local farming community. Participants learn directly from experienced farmers who preserve Boyolali's agricultural traditions.
Learn harvesting techniques, traditional irrigation, and sustainable farming.
Cooking classes, traditional recipes, village entrepreneurship, and local wisdom.
Discover modern farming, agricultural drones, IoT farming, and smart agriculture.
Explore eco farming, organic fertilizer, composting, and biodiversity.
Recognizing creativity, teamwork, leadership, and cultural appreciation.
Outstanding participation throughout the festival.
Fastest and most effective rice harvesting team.
Most impressive traditional costume presentation.
Best photo captured during the festival.
Most creative Instagram Reel about the festival.
Participant inspiring international friendship through agriculture.
Discover unforgettable moments from the International Harvest Festival through culture, agriculture, friendship, and breathtaking landscapes.
Students, volunteers, researchers, and cultural ambassadors from around the world gather in Boyolali to celebrate agriculture, culture, and friendship.
Building Global Friendship
Together with government institutions, universities, communities, and corporate partners, we create meaningful international experiences.
Boyolali Regency Government
Tourism Office
Agriculture Office
International Universities
Indonesian Universities
Student Exchange Network
Farmer Associations
Organic Communities
Village Cooperatives
CSR Partners
Banking
Technology
Hospitality
Join hundreds of students from around the world and discover the beauty of Indonesian agriculture, culture, and friendship.
Ready to join Boyolali International Harvest Festival? Our team will gladly assist you with registration, partnerships, media inquiries, and international collaboration.
Boyolali International Harvest Festival
Jl. Merapi 87 A, Boyolali
Central Java, Indonesia
📧 project@gyse.asia
☎ +62 838 6270 6931
🌐 www.gyse.asia
Located in the beautiful agricultural landscape of Boyolali, surrounded by Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu.
Everything you need to know before joining the festival.