In celebration of World Dance Day 2025, the Dance Education Study Program of the Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS), Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), organized an event titled “Folk Dance Performance as a Trace of Civilization.” The event was held at the FBS UNNES Cultural Village, Sekaran Campus, Gunungpati, Semarang City, on Tuesday (April 29).
Attended by members of the academic community and the general public, the event showcased a series of captivating traditional dance performances from various regions. Featured dances included Gondorio Dance, Lengger Serayu Banyumas Dance, Topeng Ireng Magelang Dance, Topeng Lengger Wonosobo Dance, Idakeb Temanggungan Dance, as well as various performances by students and lecturers from the Dance Education Study Program. All performances aimed to enliven the celebration of World Dance Day 2025 and to honor Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage.
In his remarks, UNNES Rector Prof. Dr. S. Martono, M.Si., called on all members of society to preserve cultural traditions as part of building a civilization that is both cultured and globally oriented.
“Preserving, developing, and promoting dance art is a concrete manifestation of UNNES’s commitment as a conservation-minded university,” stated Prof. Martono.
Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Arts, Prof. Dr. Tommi Yuniawan, M.Hum., also expressed his appreciation for the event. He emphasized the strategic role of the faculty in safeguarding the nation’s cultural heritage.
“The Faculty of Languages and Arts plays a vital role in preserving, developing, and advancing dance art in line with Universitas Negeri Semarang’s vision to become a world-class university and a pioneer of excellence in conservation-based education,” said Prof. Tommi.
The Dance Education Study Program at UNNES routinely organizes dance performances annually to commemorate World Dance Day. This international observance was established in 1982 and is celebrated globally every year on April 29.
