Songket is a traditional woven fabric from Palembang, renowned for its rich combination of history, cultural values, and artisanal craftsmanship. Its origins date back to the 7th-century Srivijaya Kingdom, and the tradition flourished during the era of the Palembang Darussalam Sultanate. Owing to its historical and cultural significance, songket has been officially designated as an Indonesian Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia.

Beyond its intricate beauty, songket carries profound symbolic meaning. Its distinctive motifs, decorative patterns, and weaving techniques each embody unique philosophies, representing values such as prosperity, glory, and courage. These qualities have made songket an enduring symbol of Palembang's cultural identity.

To foster public pride and encourage the preservation of this cultural heritage, Perempuan Indonesia Maju organized a women's parade featuring participants dressed in songket attire. A total of 2,019 women joined the procession, which crossed the iconic Ampera Bridge, one of Palembang's best-known landmarks.

With 2,019 female participants, the event earned official recognition from MURI (Indonesian World Records Museum) as the largest parade of women wearing songket kebaya. The record not only celebrates the scale of the gathering but also reinforces ongoing efforts to preserve and promote Palembang's traditional songket weaving as an important part of Indonesia's cultural heritage.