JEMBER, Indonesia -- The Jember Fashion Carnival, staged every August in the Indonesian province of East Java, is a dazzling secret of the international carnival world.
Jember Fashion Carnival blends local pride with international flair

Some of the stunning costumes showcased at the Jember Fashion Carnival, an annual celebration of art, culture and couture in the Indonesian province of East Java. (Courtesy of Jember Fashion Carnival)
JEMBER, Indonesia -- The Jember Fashion Carnival, staged every August in the Indonesian province of East Java, is a dazzling secret of the international carnival world.