Mirabeth Sonia Reveals The Reason For Being Involved Again At The Sabang Merauke - The Indonesian Broadway 'Hikayat Nusantara'

Maribeth Sonia during a joint exercise at the Sabang Merauke Performance - The Indonesian Broadway 'Hikayat Nusantara' (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Mirabeth Sonia became one of hundreds of musicians who attended the joint training session of Sabang Merauke - The Indonesian Broadway at Grand Ballroom - Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Central Jakarta, Sunday, August 3.

Even though she had been involved in the Sabang Merauke Performance, Mirabet was still enthusiastic about organizing this year, which she said had a larger scale.

Maribeth had her own reasons when she decided to be involved again at the Sabang Merauke Performance. The 33-year-old singer admits that she continues to learn new things every time she processes every year.

"Here, in addition to the way I express my love for Indonesia, I also learn a lot. There is satisfaction. Every year you can continue to learn new things," said Maribeth, met on the sidelines of a training session.

As this performance featured various arts and cultural values of the archipelago, Maribeth admitted that her insight as an artist was getting wider.

"I'm the background of the Dayak tribe, I might just know Dayak. From the Sabang Merauke Performance, I became aware of other cultures. Last year I learned lessons about Minang, and there are so many cultures that I just found out from the Sabang Merauke Performance," he added.

Furthermore, regarding the Sabang Merauke - The Indonesian Broadway performance, which this year has the theme Hikayat Nusantara, Maribeth believes this show is worth watching by those who have watched or have not had the opportunity in previous years.

"From the audience side, those who have watched or haven't been able to see if the stage set is really magnificent. The costume is more grand because it involves Jember Fashion Carnaval and Pesona Gondanglegi," said Maribeth.

"The animals involved are also more and more magnificent. Later I will definitely change costumes. So far I have fit three costumes, and I don't know whether to add more or not," he added.

Meanwhile, the Sabang Merauke - The Indonesian Broadway performance with the theme Hikayat Nusantara will be held at the Indonesia Arena Senayan, Central Jakarta on August 23 and 24.

A total of 31 songs and dozens of dances from almost all over the archipelago will be performed to represent regional cultural wealth, such as 'Padang Wulan' from Central Java, 'Bungong Jeumpa' from Aceh, Butet and Rambadia from North Sumatra, to Injit-Injit Ants from Jambi and Pak Pung Pak Mustafa from Riau.

The audience will also be invited to enjoy the beauty of Gending Sriwijaya from South Sumatra, Pang Lipang Dang from Lampung, Kambanglah Bungo from West Sumatra, and the modern medley Remix of Andalas Island Bersatu which unites the spirit of Sumatra.

From West Java will be present Manuk Dadali, from Jakarta Keroncong Kemayoran, from East Java Jangkrik Genggong and Umbul Umbul Blambangan, as well as Mahadewi from Yogyakarta. Meanwhile, Central Kalimantan will present the composition of Kalimantan's typical instrumental.

This diversity is equipped with Lulo from Southeast Sulawesi, Come on Mama and Hi Rame-Rame from Maluku, Putri Cening Ayu and Tembang Calon Charcoal from Bali, Songong from East Nusa Tenggara, and Sajojo from Papua. In addition, the national anthem Syukur, the thematic song Nusantara, and the closing song self-Inspirations will be symbols of togetherness and the spirit of unity which is at the heart of this performance.

In terms of musicals, Elwin Hendrijanto, an Indonesian composer who is also known for his work in the Hollywood film industry, will act as Music Director. Meanwhile, Maestro Avip Priatna as the conductor of the orchestra from the Jakarta Concert Orchestra, supported by a choir from Batavia Madrigal Singers and The Resonanz Children's Choir.