SEI Contributes to Preserving Arts and Culture Through the “Ramayana” Art Performance

JAKARTA - As a form of SEI's contribution to the preservation of traditional arts and culture, SEI also provides support for traditional artists in the 2023 Ramayana Performance through the Arts & Culture Pillar Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This performance is held as a form of appreciation for traditional arts by involving almost 200 dancers, musicians, actors and artists, as well as associations.

The Ramayana Performance was held on February 28, 2023 at the Taman Ismail Marzuki Grand Theater in Jakarta. This performance is a collaboration between the Krida Hambeksa Association, PSTK, and IAITB. Krida Hambeksa itself is a community node that is a gathering place for "amateur artists" from various associations, studios, and arts clubs in Jabodetabek. Krida Hambeksa personnel consist of various groups and generations, ranging from students, college students, housewives, retirees, and professionals. The thing that binds them together is their strong love for arts and culture, especially Javanese traditional arts.

The Ramayana performance that carries the concept of wayang wong or wayang orang itself tells the story of Ramawijaya's struggle to save his wife Dewi Sinta who was kidnapped by Rahwana and held captive for 14 years. During that time, Dewi Sinta remained faithful waiting for her husband to come and save her from Rahwana's evil behavior.

Along with the progress and development of the times, performances like Ramayana are starting to be rare. With this wayang orang performance, it is hoped that it will be able to increase awareness of culture.

Elly D. Luthan as the Director of this performance expressed her gratitude for the support that has been given for the continuity of this Ramayana performance. On the other hand, Elly hopes that performances like this can continue to be preserved by the younger generation.

"We really hope that this performance can continue and can provide opportunities for young people, even children, to gather in the arts." Elly said.

Elly also emphasized how happiness is easy to obtain as long as we do not forget about the roots of culture.

In this case, SEI also contributes to supporting the preservation of traditional wayang orang culture by providing guidance and empowerment to art groups through Krida Hambeksa while also helping community social activities by providing opportunities for children at Rumah Orphan Muslimin to participate in performing activities as a form of space for expression.

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