Yogyakarta, August 23, 2025 – The Master’s Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR), Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, held its second dissemination forum, “Gelar Jejak #2 – Technology of Enchantment,” on Saturday (23/8). This forum provided a reflective and dialogical space for alumsto present their thesis research and engage with the public.
Moderated by Heni Siswantari, the event featured two presenters:
Rifa Fitriana, S.Sn., M.A., delivered her research “The Allure of Flow-Art in Flownesia’s Fire Dance Performances.” She explained how fire dance transcends physical performance, becoming a symbolic space that combines technical agency, visual aesthetics, and representation of identity. The incorporation of flow techniques emphasises integration between local traditional values and modern technological advancements.
Agim Gunawan, S.Sn., M.A., presented “Pepe-Pepeka ri Makka: A Performance of Risk.” His study revealed that risk management in the performance is shaped not only by technical skills and properties but also by non-technical aspects such as rituals, prayers, and spiritual beliefs, all of which complement each other to ensure safety and meaning.
Attended by 41 participants, the forum reflected PSPSR’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): by integrating cultural heritage, creativity, and education in contemporary discourse. (Icha Maharani)
