ICADECS 2024 Workshop: Presenting Local Wisdom in Sustainable Design at State University of Malang through Grebeg Sabrang Dance Performance

Faculty of Letters 

Department of Art and Design

July 26, 2024

Learning and Students, Learning and Student Activities

SDG 11

The ICADECS 2024 workshop at the Department of Art and Design, Faculty of Letters, State University of Malang, was not only a platform to explore sustainable design but also celebrated the richness of local culture. One of the highly anticipated series of activities was the Grebeg Sabrang dance performance, performed by undergraduate students of Dance and Music Education from the department. The performance not only showcased the beauty of traditional dance but also underlined the values of local wisdom that are important to preserve and promote in the context of sustainable development.

The Grebeg Sabrang dance performance symbolizes SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation as an integral element of sustainable development. Through this dance, workshop participants were reminded of the rich culture that exists in their communities and how this culture can be integrated in designs that support a sustainable environment.

During the workshop, participants were also given the opportunity to discuss how cultural values such as those displayed in the Grebeg Sabrang dance can be integrated in their design practice. The event aimed to encourage creative thinking on how cultural preservation can be part of sustainable design solutions and promote more inclusive and harmonious communities.

By featuring a dance performance as part of the event, Universitas Negeri Malang affirms its commitment to combine art, culture, and design in an effort to achieve sustainable development and preserve cultural wealth as a valuable asset.