Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), through its international community service team from the Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS), introduced Indonesian performing arts management techniques to students at Nagoya University of Economics (NUE), Japan, on Monday (30 June 2025).
This activity was part of the university’s effort to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 on Quality Education and Goal 17 on Global Partnerships.
The two-hour program combined training and artistic performances under the theme “Introduction to Performing Arts Management Techniques in Indonesia.” The initiative emphasized inclusive, adaptive, and flexible principles, hallmarks of Indonesia’s approach to managing the arts.
The Rector of NUE warmly welcomed the FBS UNNES delegation and expressed his pride in having his institution selected as the venue for this international community service program. He also praised the traditional dance performances and music workshops delivered by the UNNES team, noting that the event offered a unique opportunity for students to experience Indonesian culture firsthand.
The event began with opening remarks from the Rector of NUE, followed by an introduction by Heni Hernawati, lecturer of the Japanese Language Education Program at FBS UNNES. She provided an overview of Indonesia’s diverse artistic and cultural landscape, as well as key principles of arts management that foster innovation and the creation of new artistic products.
The performances began with the Puspanjali dance from Bali, performed by Usrek Tani Utina, a lecturer in Dance Education. This was followed by a presentation on the development of Javanese dance by Setyani Wardhaningtyas and a performance of Roro Ngigel, an adaptive dance work presented by Dwi Puji Asrini, both lecturers from FBS UNNES.
The next session featured a traditional Angklung music workshop, in which participants played the song “Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star.” The song was chosen for its familiarity among Japanese students, facilitating a smoother learning experience. The workshop was led by Siti Aesijah, a lecturer in Music Education at FBS UNNES.
Participants engaged enthusiastically throughout the program, particularly during the final discussion session. They reported gaining new insights into how Indonesian performing arts are managed in ways that enable them to endure and evolve with changing times. The inclusive and adaptive management approach was recognized as key to cultivating resilient communities, art studios, and institutions, both at grassroots and governmental levels.
To conclude the event, the Rector of NUE reaffirmed the university’s commitment to expanding collaboration with UNNES, not only in the field of arts but also across academic and strategic partnership programs in the future.
Contributors: Usrek Tani Utina and the Community Service Team
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