Yogyakarta - On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized an event called the Successful Learner Training for New Students (PPSMB) Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya) 2023. This event aimed to introduce all aspects of FIB to the new students who have officially become part of the "Mahadaya" (cultural science students). Various cultural performances from the Semi-Autonomous Body (BSO) and extracurricular activities of each Study Program added vibrancy, warmth, and joy to the atmosphere of the Mahadaya. One particularly remarkable performer was GAMASUTRA.
GAMASUTRA (Student Gamelan of the Archipelago) is an extracurricular activity within the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program that specializes in Javanese gamelan music. In the PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023, GAMASUTRA was tasked with welcoming the arrival of the mahadaya with a presentation of Javanese gamelan music, allowing the students to experience the richness of art and culture that thrives within the FIB community from the very beginning. The presence of the mahadaya accompanied by the melodic sounds of gamelan music created a deeply sacred ambiance.
(Gamelan melodies played by GAMASUTRA's gamelan players)
GAMASUTRA also had the responsibility of accompanying PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 coordinator, the head of the Faculty's Student Executive Board (LEM), Mochammad Fathonul Ghulam and the Dean of the FIB UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si., before and after they delivered their speeches on stage. Moreover, GAMASUTRA captivated the audience by performing the Javanese song titled "Suwe ora Jamu." Following this, GAMASUTRA played a supporting role in Sastra Obah's performance, adding to its liveliness. The intriguing performance of Sastra Obah, complete with its movements and storytelling, was beautifully enhanced by the gamelan accompaniment from GAMASUTRA.
GAMASUTRA's performance during the PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 successfully infused the event with a rich cultural and artistic ambiance, creating a memorable experience for the mahadaya as they embark on their journey within the FIB UGM
