INDONESIAN STUDENTS IN RUSSIA HOLD NUSANTARA TREASURES : UNVEILING THE TREASURES OF INDONESIA’S HERITAGE

St. Petersburg, Russia – October 19, 2024 – IISMA Awardees at ITMO University worked together to host a unique Indonesian culture event promotes and represents Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage. The event is held in collaboration with ITMO’s buddy systems. This event is named Nusantara Treasure

This event is attended by participants of many nationalities, including but not limited to participants from Russia, Morocco, India, Turkey, and Ukraine. Participants get to experience live performance of Indonesian songs by Yohana Beatrice Nainggolan; try-on traditional clothing in the photobooth managed by Abdullah Nasir Jailani and Muhammad Farrel Asyraf Abrar; try-on souvenirs in the souvenir booth managed by Fresty Tania Stearine; and taste the delicious Indonesian food in the food stand managed by Daffa Fardhian Putra, Abdullah Syaiful Bahri, and Talitha Ananda Savina; Traditional games hosted by Yan Calvin Hanggara and Willy Cahyadi. Video documentation during the event is managed and conducted by Rasyad Rifatan. 

Nikita Nikolaev, one of the participants and buddy at ITMO, shared his thoughts on the event. He expressed his great enthusiasm about the event. “Thank you for coming to ITMO, thank you for coming to Russia, thank you for enriching us with such experience and a delicious food’’, said Nikita in a heartwarming manner.

Prior to the event’s execution, the event has been thoroughly discussed by the awardees for weeks to achieve the expected output. The awardees also maintain consistent communication with ITMO buddies to keep updated on venue registration process, coordinate logistical arrangements, and ensure all necessary resources are prepared at the event. 

For more information please contact : Muhammad Farrel Asyraf Abrar (farrelabrar@gmail.com)

Editor: Dwy W