The 3rd Forum Rabu Wagen session was held on September 17, 2025. Two speakers from the Doctoral Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) at UGM were presenting their current research progress. The first speaker is Agustinus Sani Aryanto, with his topic “De(Re)Sakralisasi Gamelan Gambang: Pergulatan Musik Tradisi Bali,” where he discusses the important process of preserving and revitalising the Gamelan Gambang. It’s such an interesting discussion where the participant actively engaged with the issue that had been brought up. The second speaker is Hanafi Husni Mubaroq with his topic Pengembangan Konsep Ergonomi yang Komprehensif terhadap Parameter Keberhasilan Museum sebagai Wahana Edukasi Publik.
Hanafi discussion is centralised on the ergonomic approach in the museum. It’s a new topic to some of the participants, and we learn a lot during the discussion session. Moreover, two-way communication and engagement enable the speaker and participants to learn from one another. The total number of participants for this month’s session is 20 students. This session will resume next month, featuring a new speaker and valuable subjects.
This forum also reflects the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: Quality Education through knowledge-sharing and academic discussion, and Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by preserving cultural heritage and revitalising traditional music. (Hajar Aznam)
