Jakarta, IO – Several artists performed at the 2024 cultural residency performance sponsored by the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry (Kemdikbudristek) at Fatahillah Park, Old Town, Jakarta (31/8). It was participated in by 71 artists, 18 of whom were from overseas.
This year the theme is to save objects of cultural advancement that are almost extinct through cultural preservation. This performance is a forum for collaboration between artists across countries to showcase Indonesian culture while building a network between Indonesia artists and their international counterparts.
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The event features various performance arts, starting from experimental electro-acoustic music performances from Riau artists, mask dance and Gonjing dance from Cirebon, as well as Manah Jemparingan from Yogyakarta. It also aims to improve the competence of cultural actors and valuable opportunities for young artists to learn from the maestros. (IO/Septo Kun Wijaya)