YOGYAKARTA – The COVID-19 pandemic has had implications for performing arts, especially traditional arts. Performers of the arts cannot hold performances due to physical distancing restrictions and face-to-face meetings in order to build mutual safety. This domino effect, is one of the backdrops for the holding of the traditional performing arts, Rise to Work Again!!!.
Led by Butet Kartaredjasa, Rosan Production initiated 20 groups of traditional performers to perform their works both in theaters and in villages. Traditional performances that will be held starting Saturday, August 6, 2022, include Wayang Kulit performances, Ketoprak Performances, Music, and Folk Theatre.
In a press conference held on Friday, August 5 at ADA SaRanG, Kalipakis, Tirtonirmolo, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Butet Kartaredjasa with Haryanto WS, PLN Regional Business Director for Java, Madura and Bali, Irwansyah Putra, GM PLN Distribution for Central Java and DIY, Setiawan, Regional BRI Customer Banking Head, and comedian, Marwoto.
“This program started when a number of artists had the opportunity to visit the State Palace in January 2022. At that time, I expressed my concern about the recent situation caused by the pandemic disaster, which has a direct impact on artistic life, focusing more on traditional arts. Because at that time, as we know, how difficult it was for art workers to express themselves, to articulate their thoughts. Because the ban is so strict, I have received many reports that wayang kulit friends are not allowed to be held,” said Butet Kartaredjasa.
For artists, art is their life, for their families. So that without performing arts, especially performing arts, they have no income, added Butet. While the pandemic is not only related to economic matters, but also the freedom to express the aesthetics of various art forms is also limited because everyone is busy saving their own lives.
In this performing arts event, it is hoped that it will have implications for the wheels of the economy. Butet gave an example, the wayang show which around the stage shows a lot of economic use by the surrounding community. Many elements of the community's economy are present so that the wheels of the economy spin, for example culinary traders, crafts, children's toys, parking attendants, and many other parties who reap the fruits of cultural and artistic expression.
In the end, a total of 20 traditional performing arts groups were supported to present their works. Dozens of performances were held in five districts in DI Yogyakarta, starting from the districts of Gunung Kidul, Bantul, Kulonprogo, Sleman, and the city of Yogyakarta. The Bangkit Berkarya Again!!! event, opened with a Wayang Kulit performance by Ki Catur Kuncoro on Saturday, August 6 at Ndalem Yudonegaran, Yogyakarta. The schedule for other events is as follows below.
Tuesday, August 10, 2022, Sedhut Senut Group (Theatre), at the Panggang II Giriharjo Hamlet Hall, Panggang, Gunung Kidul. Thursday, August 18, 2022, Sinten Remen (Music), at the Concert Hall (TBY). Saturday, August 20, 2022, Ketoprak Tjonthong, at the Kulon Progo Cultural Park. Saturday, August 27, 2022, RRI (Ketoprak), at the RRI Auditorium, Demangan, Yk. Thursday, 01 September 2022, Ki Fany Rikiansyah (Wayang) – Bahusosro group, in Ndalem Yudonegaran. Saturday, 03 September 2022, Tobong Sosrobahu (Ketoprak), in Kedung Poh Kidul, Nglipar, Gunung Kidul. Thursday, 08 September 2022, Yogyakarta Actor Forum, at Sociatet (TBY). Monday, 19 September 2022, Omah Cangkem Pardiman, at the Concert Hall (TBY). Saturday, September 24, 2022, Ki Utoro Wijayanto (Wayang), in Kalidadap Hamlet, Selopamioro, Imogiri, Bantul. Thursday, September 29, 2022, Mustika Sembada (Ketoprak), in the Kec. Turi, Sleman. Saturday 01 October 2022, Ki Anom Sucondro (Wayang), at the Giripurwo Village Hall, Kulon Progo. Saturday, October 8, 2022, Margo Budoyo GK (Ketoprak), Tanjungsari Field, Semanu, Gunung Kidul. Saturday, October 15, 2022, Suryo Budoyo (Ketoprak), in Brebah Village, Sleman. Saturday, October 22, 2022, Ki Nanang Hadi Sugito, at the Pandopo Kapanewon Wates, Bendungan Village, Kulon Progo. Thursday, 27 October 2022, FKKB Bantul (Ketoprak), in Societet (TBY). Wednesday, 02 November 2022, Embryo (People's Theatre), Concert Hall (TBY). Friday, November 4, 2022, Ki Hening Sudarsono (Puppet), in Hargosari Village, Kec. Tanjungsari, Kab. Gunungkidul. Sunday, November 13, 2022, Ki Mara Pembayun (Puppet), at Omah Petruk Karang Kletak, Sleman. Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Dagelan Mataram – Family Cantrik (People's Theatre), in Societet (TBY).In this event, the role of the state is present through BUMN, namely PLN and BRI in supporting the growth and development of the arts and cultural ecosystem in society. In addition, the Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation is also a supporter of this activity.
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