KPG Publisher (Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia) together with Palmerah, Yuk!, and Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada have successfully organized a cultural event entitled “Celebrating Indonesian-Chilean Poets’ Poetry: Discussion/Reading/Music Performance”. The event took place at the 7th floor Auditorium of Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, Yogyakarta on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 3 to 5 pm.

The event was held to commemorate the launch of “Para la Vida: Antologi Puisi Indonesia-Chile”, which is the first poetry anthology that combines the works of Indonesian and Chilean poets. The anthology is the result of a residency program conducted by FX Rudy Gunawan and Afnan Malay in Chile in late 2022, supported by the Directorate General of Culture.

In addition to poetry readings from the anthology “Para la Vida”, the event also included a discussion with Rudy Gunawan, Ramayda Akmal, Annecy NM, hosted by Ni Made Purnamasari. Jubing Kristianto also presented music that responds to one of the poems that tells the story of Victor Jara and a composition about Chile. The event was open to the public and free of charge, so anyone interested could attend the event on the day of the event free of charge.

Adil Ka’ Talino, Bacuramin Ka’ Saruga, Basengat Ka’ Jubata, Culture Friends! Cultural Festival UGM Residence was back this year with a variety of appreciation and celebration of the diversity of the archipelago. Cultural Festival 13 comes with the theme “ , ” which was held on Saturday, June 1 until 2, 2024 at 14.00 – 22. Cultural Festival 13 was enlivened by Cultural Festival 13 Collaboration works, Cultural Art performances from Regional Student Organizations, Cultural quizzes for UGM Residence Dormitory Residents, titles of UGM Residence Works, UGMR Club, PMM MBKM, as well as Faculties and Schools, selection of Putra-Putri Culfest from Regional Student Organizations, and Guest Stars performances. This event was open to all UGM students, lecturers, education staff and the general public free of charge. A festive atmosphere was created at Cultural Festival 13 also with the presence of 23 fully participating student organizations, adding color and spirit to each of their actions and performances!

On this valuable occasion, of course, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences did not want to be left behind to introduce its culture. Assisted by members of the Lembaga Eksekutif Mahasiswa  Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Gadjah Mada or abbreviated as LEM FIB UGM, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences set up a booth at the Cultural Festival. At the booth, many of the best cultural works of the Faculty students were exhibited such as fabrics, dresses, musical instruments, accessories, poetry, and many more. Interestingly, they also provided games with prizes for the visitors who came to make the booth look not boring and could attract people to visit. The requirement to play the prize game in the form of Spin Wheel was to follow Instagram @fib_ugm and @lemfib_ugm or upload an instastory by tagging the two accounts. Visitors who wanted to take pictures could take photos in front of the beautiful mirror that had been provided. The prizes provided for visitors who won the game were very diverse ranging from drinking water bottles, stickers, stationery, and others. Many visitors felt satisfied and entertained.

Yogyakarta, June 4, 2024 – The Arabic Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a National Seminar on “Arabic Language Development in Various Media” held at Soegondo Building S709, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This event was held by the UGM Arabic Literature Study Program as a form of respect and appreciation for the dedication given by Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M.Hum., who has devoted himself for 35 years in the world of education.

The event was attended by Suray Agung Nugroho S.S., M.A., Ph.D., as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (online), Dr. Sudibyo, M.Hum., as Head of the Department of Language and Literature, Dr. Zulfa Purnamawati, S.S., M.Hum., as Head of the Arabic Literature Study Program, lecturers and colleagues of Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M.Hum., as well as students and alumni.

The event began with the opening by the MC, recitation of the holy verses of the Qur’an, singing Indonesia Raya and Gadjah Mada Hymn, remarks, National Seminar program, delivery of impressions and messages, tumpeng cutting procession, giving mementos, reading prayers together, and ending with closing.

The National Seminar “Arabic Language Development in Various Media” was hosted by Dr. Arief Ma’nawi, S.S., M.Hum. as moderator with three speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Syamsul Hadi, S.U., M.A., discussed about “Form and Meaning in Fi’il Tsulatsi and Ruba’i”. He explained that the meaning and form of verbs in Arabic are very numerous and there are 58 forms that have never been revealed. This research will provide new convenience in the productivity of the formation of fi’il mazid. in terms of form and meaning, as well as in terms of meaning and form.
• Prof. Dr. H. Tulus Musthofa, L.C., M.A., with the topic “The Development of Semantics in Arabic Viewed from Modern Linguistics”, highlighted the development of new meanings in old words, when conditions and situations affect the meaning, and also the many uses of language in different situations and uses.
• Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M.Hum., who presented on “Verbal and Nonverbal Elements of Egyptian Print Media Commercial Advertisements: Discourse Analysis”, explained that every advertisement contains a message as well as meaning. Advertisements in Egypt besides having a semantic form, also have a semiotic form. Most magazine advertisements in Egypt do not express verbal elements, but express nonverbal elements. Ads also have nonverbal elements that can be interpreted contextually.

Through the National Seminar “Arabic Language Development in Various Media”, it is hoped that the research that has been carried out can be published and widely accessed and individual and institutional research cooperation will be stronger.

The Middle East Cultural Studies Student Association (IMABTA) UGM and the Indonesian Students Association of the Middle East and Africa Region (PPIDK Timtengka) collaborate in the implementation of a series of activities “Middle East Culture Week” which carries the theme Global Synergy for Empowering Impact. This series of activities was opened with the “IMABTA Menyapa” event which was held on Thursday, June 30, 2024 in a hybrid manner with the topic “Stringing Educational Intertwining between Middle Eastern and Indonesian Students”. The IMABTA Greeting event was attended by the Head of the Department of Intercultural Studies, Prof. Dr. Sangidu, M.Hum., Secretary of the Department of Intercultural Studies UGM, Dr. Mahmudah, M.Hum. Coordinator of PPIDK Timgtengka, Siti Amaliah, Lc., and representatives of Indonesian students in Middle Eastern countries, including: Egypt, Libya, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, and South Africa.

In his speech, Prof. Sangidu said that KBTT UGM is open to undergraduate graduates in the Middle East because the courses offered are relevant to the fields of study studied in the Middle East. The Professor of Arabic Literature also gave a message that the IMABTA Greeting activity was a good start to begin collaboration between KBTT UGM students and PPIDK Timtengka. This collaboration must be utilized as well as possible in increasing interest in Middle Eastern studies, as well as initiating student research collaboration in the fields of Language, Literature, and Culture. In the future, it is hoped that both parties can synergize in carrying out the activities of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, namely Education, Research and Community Service.