Indonesian Literature students learn about the arts and culture of the archipelago directly with artists through the Teaching Artists program.
Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA�Teaching Artists was held again with great enthusiasm on Thursday, December 12 2024, in Meeting Room T2, Faculty of Languages ��and Arts, Campus 2 UNESA Lidah Wetan. This program is the result of collaboration between UNESA, the East Java Province Culture and Tourism Service, and the East Java Arts Council (DKJT).
The event was attended by UNESA Indonesian Literature Study Program students, who had the opportunity to follow three inspiring materials from experts culture. The material presented included Returning to Old Roots for the Future, Keris as Javanese Art and Culture, as well as Introduction to the Philosophy of Culture or Cultural Philosophy? this program. "I want students not only to gain new insight into art and culture, but also to be able to take an active role in preserving and developing this cultural heritage for the future," he said.
One of the presenters, Taufik Monyong, gave an interesting perspective on the importance of understanding cultural roots, that the characters in inscriptions are not mystical, but rather contain their origins.
�When we return to the roots of our culture, we will not disappear. "Don't let us abandon the characters of our ancestors," he said.
Taufik Monyong, a Surabaya artist, conveyed the roots and cultural values ��in Indonesia, as well as the importance of the nation\'s generations learning them.
Cultural artists active in the field of Fine art emphasizes the importance of the intellectual and spiritual in understanding culture.
�Generation Z must play a role in reminding people not to fall for fraud or nonsense. "Intellectuals are needed to read ancient script, while spirituality is important to maintain cultural values," he stressed.
Another speaker, Anwar Zen, also shared insights regarding the keris which is not just a traditional weapon, but a cultural heritage full of philosophy.
�This weapon has a unique shape and is considered a symbol of culture and spirituality. "The keris even became a social identity during the kingdom," he said.
A collector of keris and heirlooms also added that keris art remains alive by respecting traditional values ��and adapting to modern times.
"The keris is not only a cultural symbol, but also a bridge that connects the past, present and future," he concluded.
Chrisman Hadi, Chairman of Surabaya Arts Council (DKS) criticized the way philosophy is taught in Indonesia . �Philosophy gives birth to unlimited possibilities for ways of thinking. However, in college classes in Indonesia, philosophy is often taught only as a noun, only the informative side is memorized. "In fact, the informative and formative dimensions should be balanced," he explained.
The Teaching Artists Program is clear evidence of efforts to preserve culture through a multidisciplinary approach involving art, culture and philosophy.
�Through this activity, hopefully students can see philosophy as a tool to open insight and creating new thinking in preserving culture," concluded Chrisman.[*]
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