UNS — The Center for Excellence (PUI) Javanologi Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta will hold an International talkshow and Javanologi Virtual Exhibition 2021. This plan was announced by the Chief of PUI Javanologi UNS, Prof. Sahid Teguh Widodo in a press conference on Friday (10/9/2021). The event will have Nunggak Semi: MSME’s Activities Post Pandemic in Solo Raya as a theme and will be held online on Tuesday (14/9/2021).
PUI Javanologi UNS will invite the Major of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and the Rector of UNS to provide an opening remark. Several invitees will also attend as speakers from Indonesia Embassies in various countries, including Mochammad Rizki Safary (KBRI New Delhi, India), H.E. Mayerfas (Indonesian Ambassador for the Netherlands), Julang Pujianto (Indonesian Ambassador for Suriname), Salman Al Farisi (Indonesian Ambassador for South Africa), Hendra Satya Pramana (Consulate General of Indonesia in Noumea, New Caledonia), and Deny W. Kurnia (Consul General of Indonesia for Shanghai, China).
In the release, Prof. Sahid Teguh Widodo explained that the pandemic had affected various life aspects, including the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The theme represents his belief that MSMEs will recover post-Covid-19 pandemic. In Javanese culture, tunggak semi can be defined as an effort to develop civilization. Therefore, without forgetting the Javanese philosophy of the dynamic tunggak, the economy will continue to bloom after the pandemic.
“Tunggak is the remaining trunk of a cut-down tree. Even after the tree was cut down, tunggak will continue to bloom if it is taken care of and watered with the community creativity and innovation,” Prof. Sahid stated.
To support the revival of MSMEs in Surakarta, PUI Javanologi invited 26 MSMEs to exhibit their products. These MSMEs are Copper Leluhur (brass and copper crafts), Batik Nderbolo Kliwonan, Dharma Budaya (wayang kulit production center), Wedang Uwuh Java Drink (traditional culinary beverage), Pengrajin Blangkon Solo Agung TW, Chocotin (Tawangmangu chocolate gift), Lurik Rachmad (wastra lurik), Djamoe Bude (traditional Javanese jamu), Gayatri Jewelry (accessory industry), and other 18 MSMEs.
Prof. Sahid added that during the talkshow, the invited businesses would have an opportunity to deliver their ideas or suggestions. They also asked to submit issues that need to be discussed by the speakers during the talkshow. As the Chief of Committee, Dr. Dewi Retno Sari, said that an international course will follow this event.
“In October, we will launch the Teko Jahe (Intensive Virtual Course on Javanese Cultural Heritage) and Javanologi TV. We will also have an e-commerce program and international journal,” Dr. Dewi explained. Humas UNS
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti