Rotary Club of Jakarta Selenggarakan Gamelan Workshop dalam Rangka Peringatan Hari Kartini

oleh: Rtn Meinar Liestriani - RC Jakarta

Dalam rangka memperingati Hari Kartini, Rotary Club of Jakarta mengadakan kegiatan kebersamaan bertajuk “Gamelan Workshop” pada hari Sabtu lalu, bertempat di Komunitas Budaya Bodro Sewu. Acara ini menjadi salah satu bentuk apresiasi terhadap seni dan budaya tradisional Indonesia, khususnya musik Gamelan yang merupakan warisan budaya Jawa.

Workshop ini dihadiri oleh 20 peserta, yang merupakan jumlah terbatas demi menjaga kualitas interaksi dan pelatihan. Acara dibuka oleh Club Secretary, Rotarian Adit, yang juga memperkenalkan anggota baru klub, Rotarian Ram Nurani. Beliau sebelumnya merupakan anggota Rotary Club of Yangon, District 3450, Myanmar, dan kini resmi bergabung dengan Rotary Club of Jakarta.

Sesi pertama diisi dengan pemaparan sejarah dan filosofi Gamelan oleh Anya, anggota Komunitas Budaya Bodro Sewu yang juga berperan sebagai fasilitator dan asisten pelatih. Setelah sesi pemaparan, para peserta langsung mengikuti pelatihan singkat memainkan alat musik Gamelan. Meskipun menantang, seluruh peserta menunjukkan antusiasme tinggi dan berhasil memainkan dua lagu tradisional Jawa dengan semangat dan sukacita.

Setelah sesi pelatihan, peserta disuguhi makan siang dengan menu khas tradisional Nasi Liwet dari Solo, Jawa Tengah. Kegiatan dilanjutkan dengan sesi edukasi mengenai tata cara mengenakan busana tradisional Jawa, khususnya dari daerah Solo dan Yogyakarta. Beberapa peserta juga berkesempatan membeli kain Batik dan Kebaya yang dipamerkan. Menariknya, 10% dari hasil penjualan tersebut didonasikan oleh Komunitas Bodro Sewu kepada Rotary Club of Jakarta sebagai bentuk dukungan terhadap kegiatan sosial klub.

Rotary Club of Jakarta mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Komunitas Budaya Bodro Sewu atas kerja sama yang luar biasa dalam menyelenggarakan kegiatan ini. Apresiasi khusus juga disampaikan kepada Rotarian Jaka selaku PIC dan MC acara, serta kepada anggota Rotaract Club of Semanggi Jakarta atas partisipasi dan dukungannya. Kami juga berterima kasih kepada calon anggota Yeremia yang telah meluangkan waktu untuk turut serta dalam acara ini.

Turut hadir dalam kegiatan ini, Club President Elect Evelyn Ocampo, Past President Betty Abalos, serta Rotarian Juha dari Rotary Club of Jakarta Gambir, yang menambah semangat kebersamaan dalam suasana penuh kekeluargaan.

Melalui kegiatan ini, Rotary Club of Jakarta tidak hanya mempererat tali persaudaraan antaranggota, tetapi juga turut melestarikan seni dan budaya lokal sebagai bentuk kontribusi nyata terhadap komunitas.

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Rotary Club of Jakarta Hosts Gamelan Workshop to Celebrate Kartini Day

by: Rtn Meinar Liestriani - RC Jakarta

In celebration of Kartini Day, the Rotary Club of Jakarta held a fellowship event titled “Gamelan Workshop” last Saturday at the Bodro Sewu Cultural Community. The event served as a cultural appreciation activity, highlighting Indonesia’s traditional music heritage, particularly the Javanese Gamelan.

The workshop was limited to 20 participants to ensure a more engaging and hands-on experience. The event was officially opened by Club Secretary Rotarian Adit, who also took the opportunity to introduce our new member, Rotarian Ram Nurani. Rotarian Ram previously belonged to the Rotary Club of Yangon, Rotary International District 3450, Myanmar, and has now joined our club.

The first session featured an insightful introduction to the history and cultural significance of Gamelan, delivered by Anya, a member of the Bodro Sewu Cultural Community. Anya also served as the workshop facilitator and assistant trainer. Following the presentation, participants received hands-on training to play the Gamelan instruments. Although challenging, the session was met with great enthusiasm and joy, culminating in the successful performance of two traditional Javanese songs by all participants.

After the engaging workshop, attendees were treated to a traditional Javanese lunch featuring Nasi Liwet from Solo, Central Java. The event continued with a cultural lesson on how to properly wear traditional Javanese attire, especially those from the Solo and Yogyakarta regions. Several participants also took the opportunity to purchase Batik fabric and Kebaya dresses. Notably, 10% of the sales proceeds were generously donated by the Bodro Sewu Cultural Community to the Rotary Club of Jakarta.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Bodro Sewu Cultural Community for their wonderful collaboration. Special thanks to Rotarian Jaka, who acted as the Person in Charge and an excellent MC for the event. We also appreciate the support and participation from members of the Rotaract Club of Semanggi Jakarta, and our prospective member, Yeremia, who took the time to join the event.

We were also honored by the presence of Club President Elect Evelyn Ocampo, Past President Betty Abalos, and Rotarian Juha from the Rotary Club of Jakarta Gambir, who helped enrich the spirit of fellowship during the event.

Through this meaningful activity, the Rotary Club of Jakarta not only strengthened bonds among members but also contributed to the preservation and promotion of local arts and culture.