Sabang Merauke's Performance Is Back To Show Indonesia's Cultural Wealth

JAKARTA - The theatrical show with the title Sabang Merauke Performance The Indonesian Broadway is again held for the fifth time at the JIExpo Convention Center & Theater, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on 17 and 18 August.

More than 650 music artists, dances and production teams will take part in a performance themed Pahlawan Nusantara. This event is intended to appreciate the richness of Indonesian cultural arts.

Meanwhile, several singers who took part in this performance included Yura Yunita, Yan Yosua, Alicia Hartono, Isyana Sarasvati, Mirabeth Sonia, Nino Prabowo, Alsant Nababan, Taufan Purbo, Christine Tambunan, Yuyun Arfah, Gabriel Harvianto, and Swain Mahisa.

"Sabang Merauke's show is an event that since last year I have wanted to get involved, I am very inspired and hope that one day it can be part of this extraordinary event," said Yura Yunita, who just joined for the first time.

"So, when the opportunity finally came, I was very enthusiastic. In this performance, I will play the role of Sundanese singer who entertains the audience, as well as the Princess Papua. All the roles I play are very meaningful because I can bring traditional elements from different cultures to the stage, "continued Yura.

Similar to Yura Yunita, other singers will also display Indonesia's cultural wealth from various regions.

Dian HP as a music organizer said that this time the music presentation will be different from last year. The strength of tradition is the main element to be displayed, which innovation will be an element that is trying to be combined.

We are following the direction of today's directors and cultural developments. This year, we continue to prioritize strong but still relevant traditions for the younger generation by integrating modern musical elements such as EDM and rap. This year's Sabang Merauke Performance music combines a traditional and modern flavor, creating harmony between the two. Thus, viewers can experience the richness of traditional Indonesian culture while enjoying a refreshing modern touch, "said Dian HP.

In line with that, Avip Priatna as the conductor of the Jakarta Concert Orchestra who is also involved stated that the composition of music in terms of orchestra will have an important role in tune with traditional musical instruments. The richer, more magnificent and colossal nuances are the goals of the collaboration of elements of tradition and modern.

Meanwhile, Ferdinandus Aming Santoso, CEO & President Director of IForte & Protelindo Group as the organizer, said that the Sabang Merauke'show' was part of an effort to pass on Indonesia's cultural wealth.

"This performance is an expression of our gratitude to the people of Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke, in line with the widespread infrastructure network," said Ferdinandus.

"This is also our effort to preserve Indonesian cultural arts, convey history, and inherit cultural wealth in order to inspire the younger generation of Indonesia," he continued.

In addition to the music artists mentioned above, this event also involved Sandhidea Cahyo as the Lead Koreographer of the Sabang Merauke Performance. He told how the existing creative process and what it would be displayed.

"Together with eight other choreographers, we present a series of traditional dances from various regions, combined with contemporary elements so that they are still relevant to today's audience tastes. Uniquely, this year we are inserting non-traditional contemporary dances such as Street Dance to create variety and dynamics in performances," Sandhidea said.

This shows that traditional culture can be combined with modern culture without losing its historical essence, bridging cultural heritage with modern art expressions. We maintain tradition while giving space for innovation, provide memorable experiences and inspire young people to love and preserve Indonesian culture," he added.

Meanwhile, tickets for the 'Sabang Merauke Show' The Indonesian Broadway 2024 will go on sale on July 11, 2024 via tiket.com. Tickets are available in several categories, namely Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver.