Preventing Spectators, Imprisoned Land, Musical Theater About Palestine

Prisoned Soil Performance (Doc. Dhuafa Wallet)

Dhuafa Wallet And Titimangsa Successfully Hold Theater Stages For The First Palestine In Indonesia

JAKARTA Elements of drama, music, and poetry are integrated into the Land-themed performance that is Imprisoned (Thursday night, 03/10) at the Jakarta Arts Building. This musical theater succeeded in bringing 400 spectators as if they shared the struggle of the Palestinian people. The story presented tells the story of the daily lives of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Under the direction of a reliable director, Sahlan Mujtaba, this performance was able to generate a deep sense of empathy and solidarity from the audience.

Through the touching story of a character named Hasan, a falafel seller who fought to protect his son, Abdel, in the midst of the onslaught of war, this performance managed to touch the hearts and raise the audience's empathy. The various events presented were able to stir the emotions of the audience, ranging from sadness, anger, to hope.

Players such as Antasena Witular, Nadine Nadilla, Rizal Iwan, with Happy Salma balctures, and readers of Marcella Zalianti's poetry, Guzelya Mariyosa, Zelqueen Insyroh Suaka, Agus Idzwar Jumhadi, Juperta Panji Utama, Annisa Tere, and succeeded in bringing the characters to life in the story very well. The acting and chanting of the poetry they performed, accompanied by Panji Sakti, and Pusakata music, as well as Danu Kusuma's violin incision, which was heart-sharing, managed to inspire the emotions of the audience.

Director Sahlan Mujtaba managed to package this tragic story nicely. The audience was invited to follow the journey of Hasan and Abdel's life, who had to struggle to survive in the midst of genocide. On the other hand, the story of Diva, a young woman who was initially indifferent to the Palestinian issue, was also in the spotlight. His meeting with the story of Hasan and Abdel changed his views and encouraged him to get involved in humanitarian struggles.

"The story of Hasan and Abdel is a reflection of millions of Palestinians who have to live in fear and uncertainty. Through this show, we want to invite the audience to be more concerned and involved in efforts to help Palestine," said Sahlan Mujtaba.

Ahmad Juwaini on the sidelines of the event said, "We hope that through this performance, the Indonesian people will be more moved to help ease the burden on our brothers and sisters in Palestine. Our solidarity means a lot to those who are struggling for independence,"

Divided into three main segments, this show takes audiences along the journey of the Palestinian people's lives. The first segment describes the daily lives of Palestinians before the massive attacks on October 7, 2023. The second segment presents dramatic scenes depicting the atrocities of war and suffering experienced by the Palestinian people. Meanwhile, the third segment highlights the lives of Palestinians after the war, where they must struggle to rise from adversity.

On the other hand, Muhsin Syihab said, "We appreciate the hard work because it is what and also other colleagues in the context of synergy with the work carried out by the Indonesian government in helping the Palestinian people to achieve our ideals as well as achieving their independence together,"

"Even though we cannot deliver our voices, at least our voices are the least we can do, don't pray for the nation every time we worship," added Muhsin Syihab.

At the same time Dompet Dhuafa also launched the book Anthology "A Million Letters to Palestine". This book contains a collection of letters from 75 Indonesian children addressed to Palestinian children. These letters are clear evidence that the younger generation of Indonesia cares about the suffering experienced by their brothers and sisters in Palestine.

The Book of One Million Letters to Palestine can be obtained at a price of Rp. 250,000,-, where all proceeds from the sale will be donated to Palestinian humanitarian aid through Dompet Dhuafa. Likewise, all the proceeds from the sale of the Tanah Yang Terpenjara theater ticket.

As a form of appreciation for the support that has been given, at the end of the session, Dompet Dhuafa gave awards to donors who had contributed greatly to helping Palestine. The award in the form of a metal trophy was given as a sign of gratitude for their concern.