peragaan

Peragaan is an Indonesian noun that refers to the act of displaying or presenting something to an audience. It derives from the root peraga, meaning model or display, and the suffix -an to form an abstract noun. The term encompasses demonstrations, showcases, and exhibitions where objects, products, or ideas are shown for observation or evaluation.

Common uses of peragaan include peragaan busana (fashion show), where designers present collections to buyers, media, and the public, usually on a runway with models and choreography. Peragaan alat or peragaan produk denotes demonstrations of equipment or goods, often conducted in retail settings, trade events, or promotional contexts to illustrate features and operation. In educational or institutional settings, peragaan can describe demonstrations of methods, experiments, or procedures intended to educate or persuade an audience. Although related, peragaan differs from pameran, which emphasizes a broader exhibition aspect; peragaan focuses more on the act of showing or demonstrating within various contexts.

In contemporary Indonesian usage, peragaan appears in media, advertising, and event planning as a concise way to describe an orderly, purposeful presentation of items, ideas, or performances. The term can also be found in phrases indicating the setting, such as venues or programs that host a peragaan. Overall, peragaan conveys the idea of carefully organized display intended to inform, persuade, or entertain spectators.