JAKARTA - Returning Baliku is not just the title of a popular song in the 1980s created by Guruh Soekarnoputra. Returning Baliku has also transformed into a cultural movement founded by Syandriasari Kameron, which is aimed at preserving and popularizing Balinese cultural arts.
In commemoration of World Dance Day, Return Baliku to appear in Taman Arca, the National Museum of Indonesia, Central Jakarta on Saturday, April 26 evening. This event presents a traditional Bali dance performance involving cross-generational dancers.
The audience and invited guests came with the majority wearing Indonesian white clothes.
They are presented with eight dance repertoires, including Puspanjali, Pendet, Sari Emblem, Cak Sesahyangan Dedari, Puspa Mekar, Legong Bapang Durga, and Legong Semarandhana. In addition, Arjuna Sutedja also gave a special appearance by bringing Kebyar Sit.
What the dancers are showing does not always follow the standard, there are several explorations presented. In one of the repertoars, the dancers are accompanied by a gamelan Bali combined with electronic music.
Dance and music in the context of traditional archipelago art are closely related. The creation of the dancers shows that our traditional cultural arts also continue to adapt to the various developments that exist.
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Syandriasari also admitted that she was satisfied with the performances that were shown. Even though it was raining, the artists appeared with maintained dedication.
Even though it was raining heavily in the middle of the event, this did not reduce the enthusiasm of the dancers at all. Friends from Return Baliku continue to dance with dedication and energy, showing that the spirit of art and culture will never fade just because of the weather challenges," said the great-grandson of President Soekarno.
And of course, we dedicate our infinite gratitude to the entire show team. Without your hard work, dedication, and togetherness, this event cannot be held as well as this. Your enthusiasm and commitment is the main foundation of our success together," he added.
Seeing the enthusiasm from various parties for this show, Syandria was convinced of her choice to fight in the path of cultural arts. He has also prepared several other plans as a surprise in the future.
We are committed to continuing to present the best works in order to preserve and develop our beloved culture. Once again, thank you for all the support, trust, and love that has been given," he concluded.
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