Bangkalan, the Series of Cultural Month events in celebration of the 16th anniversary of the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences at Universitas Trunojoyo University (FISIB UTM), was inaugurated with a collaborative batik waxing activity (Nyanting) held in the courtyard of FISIB UTM on Monday, June 10, 2024.

The event was inaugurated with a ceremony, during which the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Cultural Sciences, Dr. Dinara Maya Julijanti S.Sos., M.Si., explained that this year's anniversary is themed "Cultural Harmony, Achieving Excellence & Acceleration," inspired by the cultural climate amid global challenges.

"This event is a collaboration with students from the MICE (Meeting Incentive Convention and Exhibition) course, featuring Mrs. Supik, a cultural expert and batik enthusiast from Tresna Art."

Additionally, the anniversary will be celebrated with a variety of events including a Batik Waxing Seminar, Sholawat, Cultural Bazaar, Scientific Oration, and Film Screening. Dinara outlined that the series of events totals 16 activities, in accordance with FISIB UTM's 16th anniversary.

"There are 16 activities. The most anticipated one is usually the Bazaar. Hopefully, the participants' enthusiasm will increase," Dinara stated.

The speaker for today's seminar, Mrs. Supik, presented material on batik as a heritage from our ancestors. Batik holds high philosophical value; additionally, Madurese batik possesses intriguing historical and cultural significance.

"Batik holds the meaning of throwing dots. Batik Madura itself, especially in Tanjung Bumi, has a history originating from the wives who filled their time waiting for their husbands to return from sailing," explained Supik.

Furthermore, today's opening activities will be followed by a congregational Sholawat session at KH. Abdurahman Wahid Mosque at 6:00 PM, led by Habib Idris Aidid and the UTM Ihfadz Student Activity Unit.