ACEH – Hundreds of young Acehnese dancers showed off their skills in auditions held by the Aneuk Muda Aceh Unggul Besar (AMANAH) program at the Aceh Museum. This audition is the first step in preparation for their appearance at the inauguration of the AMANAH Building by President Joko Widodo in the Aceh Industrial Area, Ladong, Aceh Besar Regency, on September 8 2024.
Safna Khairati, one of the participants from Sanggar Ceudah Rupa, expressed her pride in being able to take part in this audition. He and his team performed the traditional Ranup Lampuan dance, a dance usually performed to welcome special guests. This dance depicts the tradition of serving betel to guests as a form of respect.
“Earlier, the first one was the Ranup Lampuan dance. “So, the Ranup Lampuan dance is usually performed to welcome guests,” said Safna.
This audition was attended by participants aged 16-30 years, both men and women. The judges, consisting of experienced artists such as Denny Malik, Mira Natalia, and Melissa Franklien Regina, selected the best dancers to perform at the inauguration event.
Denny Malik, as the main judge, stated that the selected performance would combine traditional Acehnese elements with a modern touch, creating a colossal and spectacular performance.
Apart from performing traditional dances, the inauguration event of the AMANAH Building will also be enlivened by a fashion show created by AMANAH’s designers. These clothes will be displayed by models graduating from AMANAH Youth Top Models 2024. This activity is in line with AMANAH’s vision to empower Aceh’s young generation in various fields of arts and culture.
The AMANAH Building, which will be inaugurated by President Joko Widodo, is a symbol of the government’s efforts to empower Acehnese youth through various creative and innovative programs. This program was designed by the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to improve Aceh’s economy through empowering MSMEs, creative industries and the younger generation. Apart from that, this building will become a center for activities that support the development of talent and creativity among Acehnese youth, with the hope of being able to create a generation that is highly competitive on the national and international stage.
This audition was enthusiastically received by the participants, who saw it as a valuable opportunity to showcase their talents in front of the president. Safna Khairati expressed her hope that President Jokowi can support more arts activities in Aceh, which according to her has great potential for development.
“Hopefully, with many appearances in front of the president, the president can support arts activities in Aceh. “Continue, we can show that Aceh has a lot of potential for young people,” he hoped.
The AMANAH program was designed by the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to hone skills, increase capacity and encourage innovation among Aceh’s young generation. Through this program, AMANAH hopes to produce a young generation who is not only creative, but also economically independent and able to contribute positively to society.
With the inauguration of the AMANAH Building getting closer, preparations are becoming more intensive. Apart from dancer auditions, AMANAH also prepares various other supporting events, including local product exhibitions, musical performances, and various other artistic activities. All of this was done to show the wider community that Aceh has cultural riches that are worthy of being appreciated and developed.
The inauguration of the AMANAH Building by President Joko Widodo will not only be an important moment for this program, but also for the entire people of Aceh. It is hoped that this moment will be the starting point for the revival of Acehnese arts and culture amidst the challenges of ever-changing times. With a spirit of collaboration and innovation, AMANAH is ready to lead Aceh’s young generation towards a brighter and highly competitive future.
