Winners of the 2025 UNNES National Conservation Essay Competition

Semarang, November 17, 2025 – Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) proudly announces the final results of the 2025 National Conservation Essay Competition. With the unique theme “Conserving Traditional Children’s Games,” the competition successfully raised awareness of the importance of preserving cultural heritage through folk games.

More than 400 students from 80 universities across Indonesia participated in the competition. A rigorous judging process involving cultural and conservation experts selected essays that offered creative and implementable solutions for preserving traditional games amidst the onslaught of modern technology.

List of 2025 Conservation Essay Winners

1st Place: Salsabila Dary Margolang (Universitas Riau) PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL SECARA DARING SEBAGAI MEDIA KONSERVASI KEARIFAN LOKAL DAN KARAKTER ANAK DI ERA DISRUPSI TEKNOLOGI

2nd Place: Andika Fauzi Ilham Nugraha (Universitas Siliwangi) DOLANAN LESTARI, BUMI LESTARI: TRANSFORMASI PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL ANAK SEBAGAI LABORATORIUM KONSERVASI LINGKUNGAN DI ERA ANTROPOSEN

3rd Place: Keyne Elvaretta (Universitas Negeri Semarang) BERMAIN UNTUK BERDAMAI: PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL SEBAGAI TINDAK PREVENTIF PERUN

Hope 1 Ghaida Tamma Rusyda (Universitas Tidar) GEN-Z PENJAGA WARISAN: TRANSFORMASI DOLANAN TRADISIONAL ANAK MENJADI GERAKAN DIGITAL KONSERVASI BUDAYA INDONESIA

Hope 2 Mohan Meyer Raja Toguan Eteng Sitorus (Universitas Gadjah Mada) MERAJUT KEMBALI KARAKTER BANGSA: KONSERVASI NILAI LUHUR DOLANAN TRADISIONAL DI ERA DIGITAL

Hope 3 Agnesya Maharani (Politeknik Keuangan Negara STAN) DOLANAN TRADISIONAL SEBAGAI EKOPEDAGOGI: MEMBANGUN KESADARAN EKOLOGIS ANAK MENUJU PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN

Hope 4 Salma Rahma Kamila (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia) DOLANANIA: INOVASI POP-UP BOOK DAN APLIKASI EDUKATIF UNTUK MENANAMKAN NILAI KARAKTER ANAK SD MELALUI PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL

Hope 5 Anggi Khoirunnisa Harahap (Universitas Andalas) Menyalakan Kembali Cahaya Damar: Refleksi Ekopedagogi atas Revitalisasi Main Damar sebagai Solusi terhadap Krisis Permainan Tradisional dan Kesadaran Lingkungan Anak Bangsa

The UNNES Conservation Sub-Directorate gives its highest appreciation to the 20 Best Essays, which demonstrate in-depth research and brilliant ideas related to the conservation of this intangible cultural heritage. These works will form an integral part of the official publication, which can be found on the Conservation Rainbow Essay Book page.

List of 20 Best Conservation Essays

1. Salsabila Dary Margolang – Universitas Riau
2. Andika Fauzi Ilham Nugraha – Universitas Siliwangi
3. Keyne Elvaretta – Universitas Negeri Semarang 
4. Ghaida Tamma Rusyda – Universitas Tidar
5. Mohan Meyer Raja Toguan Eteng Sitorus – Universitas Gadjah Mada
6. Agnesya Maharani – Politeknik Keuangan Negara STAN
7. Salma Rahma Kamila – Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
8. Anggi Khoirunnisa Harahap – Universitas Andalas
9. Fionita fahra Azzahra – Universitas Negeri Semarang 
10. Sukma Wisnu Pamungkas – Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta
11. Irene Arion Sibagariang – IPB University
12. Khoirin Nisa Nur Azzahro – Universitas Negeri Semarang 
13. Fairuz As Syifa – UIN Raden Fatah Palembang
14. Nanda Puja Handini – Universitas Negeri Semarang 
15. Alea Salma Ajrilla – Universitas Negeri Semarang 
16. Nadzira Inas Waluyo – Universitas Diponegoro
17. Muh Alghifari – Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
18. Noor Syifa – Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
19. Annifa’ Khoirunnisa’ – Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan
20. Wahyu Farel Dwi Nawawi – Universitas Negeri Semarang 

The UNNES Conservation Subdirectorate congratulates all winners and thanks them for their valuable contributions to preserving the nation’s culture.