It was a prideful moment when the Seni Reog Barongan team from Universitas Trunojoyo Madura (UTM) had the opportunity to participate in enhancing the Cultural Event in Johor, Malaysia, from June 6th to 8th, 2024.
The Festival of Reog Barong Antar Bangsa 2024 is being organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, held at the Keraton Mbah Anang in Muar, Johor.
In that occasion, Laskar Trunojoyo UTM participated as the opening participant in the Festival of Reog Barong Antar Bangsa 2024, which is regularly held every year.
The event took place in Johor, Malaysia, featuring a series of cross-national cultural discussions followed by a performance of Reog Barong art by teams from various countries.
A contingent of teams participating in the Festival of Reog comprises art teams representing Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The appearance of the Reog Barongan performance has become highly anticipated by the wider community. The show is consistently spectacular with mesmerizing attractions.
The agile movements accompanied by energetic music enhance the magical and entertaining impression for the audience.
Surokim, S.Sos, M.Si, Vice Rector for Student Affairs of Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, takes pride in the participation of UTM students in this event. He also appreciates the cultural exchange initiative.
"We aspire for our culture to thrive and continually evolve within society, and to be able to perform well in other countries," he expressed.
According to him, the Reog Barongan Laskar Trunojoyo art team has garnered attention and interest from both the public and cultural observers due to the beautiful dance movements and messages they present.
"We are proud to be part of the success of this international reog art festival as a manifestation of our care and support for the preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage on the international stage," he expressed.
"We are ready to continue collaborating and working together in advancing this culture to the international community," he concluded.