Malay Dance in IPMK`s Staffs Inauguration

Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- The new board of Ikatan Pelajar Mahasiswa Karimun-IPMK (Karimun Island Student Association), for the tenure of 2008 to 2009 have been officially inaugurated on Sunday, June 8^th, 2008 in Balai Utari Mandala Bhakti Wanitatama building. The inauguration cheered by the presence of Malay music and dance performances. Hundreds of students from Riau Islands settling in Yogyakarta attended the inauguration and enthusiastically took part in all process of the inauguration ceremony.

The inauguration began at 7.30 p.m. attended by some public figures of Riau Islands Province. Among them were Ir. Condroyono, the Head of Yogyakarta Tourism Board; Drs. H. M. Taufik Ilyas, Karimun District Secretary; Datok H. Abdul Razak, the Head of Adat Council of Riau Malay; Dr. Ir. Said Fadhilah Alatas, M. Si.; and an Indonesian Pantun Maestro, Muhamad Ali Achmad.

In their remarks, those people summoned all Malay people settling Yogyakarta to tighten up the unity as Indonesians. Malay people, especially those from Riau Islands, have close relationships with common people in Yogyakarta since they live in the city. Hence, every one must be appreciative with such cultural differences in this city of culture, Yogyakarta.

Condroyono said, “Yogyakarta City is a miniature of Indonesia, so we have to learn to tolerate, to appreciate, and to respect cultural differences in this city. It is important to raise the awareness of diversities as it will bring God`s blessing for all Indonesian people.”

Similarly, Taufik Ilyas conveyed that Riau Islands people must be more appreciative with the various characteristics of every nation, especially with our own country. He suggested that we must be able to adapt our self to different cultures. For example, when interacting with the Javanese, the Sumatrans ought to act in Javanese culture, not in Sumatrans` culture. The ability to adapt to different cultures gives sense about how to live in a nation with various cultural backgrounds.

In addition, Taufik Ilyas also described some significant progress in Karimun District in economic and tourism. “Karimun District is a great potency for foreign investors. Foreign investors enthusiastically come to Karimun to invest their capitals. Besides, tourism sector begin to arise for the overwhelming tourism potency there.” Taufik said “For all Karimun`s scholars, don`t be afraid of having no job after graduating from colleges. There are numerous jobs waiting for you at home, in Karimun District.” He added

As the expression of the IPMK`s gratitude to their leaders; the committee gave some keepsakes to the public figures of Riau Islands attending the inauguration. The receivers were Ir. Condoyono, Drs. H. M. Taufik Ilyas, Datok H. Abdul Razak, and Dr. Ir. Said Fadhilah Alatas.

The inauguration program was ended by Malay dance and music performances. The first show is Zapin Dance performed by Taming Sari Dance Group followed by Serampang Dua Belas brought by Selendang Delima dance group. Further, Malay music played in turns until the end of the inauguration. The musical performance was played by Budak Melayu Expression-BMX.

(RI/15/06-08)

(NI/ter/07/06-08)

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