The Excitement Of Japanese Citizens And Indonesian Citizens To Open Together At The Indonesia Islamic Cultural Festival

(ANTARA/Juwita Trisna Rahayu)

The Islamic Cultural Festival was warm and lively. Held at Balai Indonesia, School of the Republic of Indonesia Tokyo, Sunday (31/3), this event was attended by Japanese citizens, both Muslims and non-Muslims, who mingled with Muslim diaspora.

They took part in Islamic studies at the event, as well as enjoyed a delicious meal to open together.

The activity organized by the Japanese Muslim Muslim Family (KMII) presented Japanese Ustadz Kyoichiro Sugimoto, Japanese nasyid singer Yusha and a plate dance performance from West Sumatra.

In his presentation, Ustaz Sugimoto explained about tauhid as the basic foundation of Islam and the importance of carrying out Ramadan fasting.

"Alhamdulillah, many non-Muslim Japanese people have come. I want to convey about Kalimah tayyibah, Laa Khala ilallah Muhammadar the late Prophet who is the basic principle of Islam because many Japanese people do not understand that," he said.

Ustaz Sugimoto admitted that he explained logically the concept of God's existence to the citizens of Sakura who were very strong in thinking at a logic level.

"I always use logic to understand the existence of God. Even though we can't see Him, we can prove it, there is logic," he said, quoted by Antara, Sunday, March 31.

He also explained the excellent health benefits of fasting. The event was also filled by Japanese nasyid singer, Yusha, who is known for her Islamic songs and resing religious and salawat songs in Japanese.

Together with his wife Yumiko, he performed the song of Indonesia's famous religious singer, Opick, namely Ramadhan Tiba which was translated into Ramadan Kita.

In addition, Yusha also performed salawat Badar in Japanese and the song "Amantu Billahi".

The appearance of the plate dance from West Sumatra from the Ambassador Melati group also received lively applause from the audience.

There are also henna art outlets and Arabic letter calligraphy that can be enjoyed by every visitor for free.

Not to forget, angklung outlets are also present so that visitors can study and play the traditional musical instrument.

Coordinator for Information, Social and Cultural Affairs of KBRi Tokyo Meinarti Fauzie said his party supports all activities that promote Indonesia's positive image abroad.

"This includes promoting culture and social life of a religion full of love in peace as shown in the Islamic cultural festival which was initiated by KMII and the Tokyo Indonesian Mosque this afternoon," he said.

Japanese creators of content about Islam and halal culinary, Kotio Hongu, are also in the middle of the event.

"I want to feel the atmosphere, yesterday I also went to Tokyo Camii, I also learned fasting and wanted to share this experience," said the man known as the Navito Halal account.

He hopes that many Japanese people know Islam and many tourists visit Japan who are now more friendly to Muslims.

The participants also participated in breaking the fast together with the takjil menu and typical Indonesian dishes, such as mixed ice and meat soup.