A heartfelt and proud atmosphere filled the Graduation Ceremony of the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (SPs UGM) for the fourth period of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. On this occasion, the Master’s Program in Performing and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) celebrated the graduation of two master’s students, Anzal Zikri and Shinda Regina, who have successfully completed their studies.”
During the ceremony, Anzal and Shinda presented a beautiful performance of the Zapin Bojong Dance. This dance presents a synthesis of Malay and Sundanese cultural elements, performed by graduate students from the Master’s Program in Performing and Visual Arts Studies. It serves as a representation of the dancers’ cultural backgrounds. The choreography and musical arrangement are derived from two traditional sources: Zapin Kampung Manggis, a dance form rooted in the Malay community of Jambi, and Keser Bojong, recognized as the first Jaipongan dance created by Gugum Gumbira in 1978.
This event serves not only as a marker of academic achievement, but also as a tangible demonstration of the Performing and Visual Arts Studies Program’s (PSPSR) contribution to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), by highlighting academic accomplishments and the readiness of graduates to contribute to society.
The Master’s Program of Performing and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) congratulates all graduates. May the knowledge, experience, and creative spirit developed during their studies at UGM continue to grow and benefit the wider community. University graduates have the potential to become skilled workers or entrepreneurs who support national economic growth. This graduation ceremony can be seen as a transition towards productive contributions in the workforce, aligning with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). (NS)
