JAKARTA - The movement of East Indonesian music and culture on the national stage is no longer just a complement, but a new magnet that continues to strengthen its grip in urban public spaces.
Capturing the phenomenon, Antara Suara collaborated with Nadi Creative to prepare to transform CIBIS Park, South Jakarta, into an epicenter of cultural celebration through a major event titled Pesta Timuran Jaksel on Saturday, July 4.
This festival is designed as an inclusive platform that brings together various creative elements, ranging from musicians, community activists, to authentic culinary offerings typical of East Indonesia.
This step is also an answer to the increasing wave of public appreciation for the works of children from the East who have recently become so popular.
The birth of the East Timorese Jaksel Festival originated from the synergy of the vision between the dance community movement Moluccan Soul and the East Tana Voice collective. The two agreed to create a more structured expression space. This festival also positions itself as a "baku dapa" or gathering place to strengthen solidarity.
Antara Suara CEO, Andri Verraning Ayu, emphasized that this festival is not just a regular music entertainment stage. This event carries a big mission to introduce and celebrate the cultural identity of East Indonesia in a warmer and more relevant way to the lifestyle of today's young generation.
"The Timuran Jaksel Festival was born from the belief that East Indonesian music and culture have an increasingly large space to be celebrated. Together with Nadi Creative, this festival is presented not only as a stage for entertainment, but also as a meeting space for communities, cultures, and generations that grow together with the spirit of the East," said Ayu in a statement, Wednesday, June 24.
To provide a different viewing experience, the organizers have prepared six exclusive Special Shows that can only be enjoyed at this festival. These special performances carry the concept of cross-genre and cross-regional collaboration, including Dendang Minang Timuran, Timur Jazz Rock, Suara Timur, Pesta Timuran, Timur Session Songs, to Bagoyang.
Furthermore, Robby Neo as CEO of Nadi Creative explained, the concept of this Special Show was deliberately designed to show the flexibility and strength of Eastern music which is able to adapt to modern genres without losing its identity.
"This year, various Special Shows are specially designed as a form of exploration and celebration of the identity of the East. Through the collaborations presented, this festival wants to show that Eastern music continues to grow, is accepted by more and more audiences, and still has a strong attachment to its cultural roots," said Robby.
A number of names from the national and East music scene are confirmed to fill the line-up of performers. Starting from Teddy Adhitya, Barry Likumahuwa, Nowela, to the idols of the East music scene such as Toton Caribo, Fresly Nikijuluw, Justy Aldrin, Vicky Salamor, Wizz Baker, Jacson Zeran, Wita Sofi, Miguell Kaidel, Teamuran, Jerry Likumahuwa, and Moluccansoul.
In addition to presenting music, this festival also accommodates urban culture through a dance competition titled Spice Jam and a Titik Kumpul performance session. Well-known comedians from East Indonesia, Arie Kriting, are also confirmed to be present to guide the event.
To complement the cultural experience of visitors, the CIBIS Park area will also be equipped with a culinary zone titled Rica-Rica Garden. In this area, visitors can taste various typical culinary dishes such as Papeda Kuah Kuning to the tradition of eating Sirih Pinang.
For those who want to attend this cultural celebration, the organizers have opened ticket purchase access which can be monitored directly through the official pestatimuran.com page.
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