Svarna Sandya Nusantara Present to Enliven Cultural Arts Performances at Ratu Boko Palace

PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko, also known as InJourney Destination Management, collaborated with PT Hamzah HS, also known as Hamzah Batik, to present the Svarna Sandya Nusantara performance at the Ratu Boko Palace courtyard in Prambanan, Sleman, on Saturday (October 26, 2024). This arts and cultural performance invites the public, especially the younger generation, to love Nusantara arts and culture to enrich the national heritage.

Svarna Sandya Nusantara presents a new experience in enjoying the grandeur of cultural heritage buildings and enjoying the beauty of traditional Indonesian culture. Through this experience, it is hoped that it can build pride and a positive image of cultural and artistic diversity through the existence of Indonesian cultural heritage sites.

The Svarna Sandya Nusantara performance was opened with the Caos Dhahar procession, where troops dressed in Javanese clothing carried a number of ubo rampe in the form of dishes, flowers and incense as a form of gratitude to God Almighty and respect for ancestors. The procession ended with the distribution of rice gudangan to the Svarna Sandya Nusantara audience as a symbol of the start of the activity.

After the opening procession, it continued with a dance performance from the Kinanti Sekar Studio. This studio, which was founded in 2015, helps preserve and develop Indonesian dance art through modern dance works and creations presented by the general public. After that, visitors were entertained with a musical performance by Paksi Raras Alit with Sawo Kecik Yogyakarta which added to the festive atmosphere of the evening at the remembrance of king Rakai Panangkaran (746–784 AD) from the Sailendra dynasty.

The event was also enlivened by the Njoged Njaran performance which originated from the kuda lumping folk art group that developed in Bokoharjo, Prambanan, Sleman. Combining traditional and modern dance movements, this work displays innovations in costumes, properties, and music inspired by the art. Njoged Jaran represents the fighting spirit of the tenacious cavalry by presenting energetic movement dynamics, interesting horse and fan properties, and stirring musical accompaniment.

Svarna Sandya Nusantara also presented Mustika Aji Pringgodani "Gatotkaca," which tells the story of the warrior known for his muscles and iron bones. The performance also featured a Raminten Cabaret Show , which drew laughter from the audience.

PT TWC Commercial Director Hetty Herawati stated that this collaboration is part of a campaign to promote the tourism potential of the Ratu Boko Palace area in Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Located on the northern plateau of Mount Seribu ( Siwa Plateau ), this site holds significant potential, particularly in the development of arts and cultural events.

"Through attractive packaging, cultural heritage sites such as Keraton Ratu Boko can come alive and attract the attention of many parties, especially in the development of arts and cultural activities that are in accordance with the noble values ​​that are in accordance with the history of the site," he explained in Prambanan, Sleman, Saturday (26/10/2024).

PT TWC, as the manager of heritage destinations in Indonesia, is guided by a focus on developing engaging event attractions that align with conservation principles , rather than focusing on exploring the attractions of cultural sites . This commitment is expected to revive the noble values ​​of cultural heritage that can be revived within the community.

"It is hoped that the public will increasingly know, understand, and have awareness of the importance of cultural heritage and how to preserve it comprehensively," he explained.