The art and culture lovers increasingly crowded the Galeri Indonesia Kaya, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, Jakarta, Saturday (14/11). As if they didn't want to miss, the audience vying to be able to watch the show and all the seats were filled well before the event starts. Shortly the performances that they have been waiting for, 'Culture for Peace' organized by CIOFF® Indonesia will soon be opened.
In commemoration of the 45th anniversary of CIOFF® and UNESCO 70th, non-profit organizations and international culture under UNESCO, CIOFF® Indonesia held a show entitled 'Culture for Peace'. The event was held within the framework of a mission that the world peace can be achieved through culture. Culture is an effective language to unite the perspectives of different nations. It is an honor for CIOFF® Indonesia whom entrusted by UNESCO to cooperate with Galeri Indonesia Kaya, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town in the execution of its birthday.
"Cinta Budaya, Cinta Indonesia! (Love Culture, Love Indonesia!)" are the words that MC said as a sign that 'Culture for Peace' has been officially opened, accompanied by loud applause from the art lovers who have been present. President of CIOFF® Indonesia, Said Rachmat also introduced the organization that has stood since August 10, 1981. Then followed with a history video of CIOFF® Indonesia in the development of national art and cultural mission activities in international level.
"We (Indonesia) want to show the support, collaboration, and friendship with UNESCO through the 38th Session of the UNESCO General Conference, in Paris. CIOFF® officially appointed as an associate partner of UNESCO," said Said Rachmat."
As one of the biggest cultural organizations in the world, he continued, CIOFF® maintain the culture of each country that already amounted to 112 countries around the world by carry out activities that promoting the ancestral activities such as dance, music, games, clothes and much more. In addition, CIOFF® also helps UNESCO's programs, and providing support to all members of CIOFF®, as well as to maintain peace through cultural mission between nations. As a non-profit organization under UNESCO, the United Nations in the field of Indonesian culture, CIOFF® Indonesia continues to send at least 15 groups each year to represent Indonesia in various festivals and competitions in foreign countries.
'Culture for Peace' exhibition featuring several archipelago dances like Bubuka dance which is the mix of Sundanese and Balinese culture, the energetic Topeng dance and Greget Jawara from DKI Jakarta, and the popular the dance of thousand hands, Saman dance from Aceh that wowed the audience. It also presents the collaboration of contemporary music which sung by V1MAST together with CIOFF® Indonesia musicians. With a song called 'Yogyakarta' and 'Kurikulum Hatimu' the creation of Viza Mahasa, closed the event with a festive. Through this event, CIOFF® Indonesia is expect to bring Indonesian culture to the next generation. With structured in creative way to made the culture is not considered as a timeless thing anymore.
"I fully support this event, especially because it coincided with the anniversary of CIOFF® and UNESCO. Hopefully CIOFF® Indonesia always be able to contribute well in keeping the Intangible Cultural Heritage. I am proud of the nation achievements in the eyes of the world. Congratulations to all children of Indonesia!," said Said Rachmat.
(Ghina Aulia Megaputri)
