The Japanese Language and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again demonstrated outstanding achievement on the national stage through their participation in the Humanities Studies Competition: Badai Bungaku Taikai 2024. This competition, organized by the Japanese Literature Study Program at Universitas Brawijaya, was held online with participants from various universities across Indonesia.
In this competition, students from the Japanese Language and Culture Study Program, Zahra Athira Mumtazah and Oita Yolafina, achieved impressive accomplishments. Zahra Athira Mumtazah won 1st place in the Kamishibai contest, a traditional Japanese storytelling art that combines story and illustration. Zahra’s stunning performance earned her the top position in this category.
Meanwhile, Oita Yolafina secured 2nd place in the Shodou contest, the Japanese art of calligraphy that requires high skill and beauty in writing kanji characters. Oita’s expertise in creating beautiful calligraphy works received high praise from the judges.
The competition was conducted online using platforms such as YouTube and Google Form to submit entries. With this victory, it is hoped that it will inspire and motivate all students to continue developing their potential.
Writer: Yulia Agustiani
Editor: Valentina Pramahita Iswari
