ANDONG, SOUTH KOREA – The delegation from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Program (PSPSR) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has achieved outstanding success at the 2026 World Mask Dance Competition. The international competition, held from September 30th to October 4th 2026, was part of the 2026 Andong Maskdance Festival in Andong, South Korea.
The PSPSR delegation, known as Team PAVAS (Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies), consisted of nine members and was led by Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah Fitriasari, M.Hum. In the competition, Team PAVAS presented five dance repertoire pieces at two main categories, as follows:
- Group Category: Mahesa Ngombang, performed by eight dancers.
- Individual Category: Agni Glagah Murti, performed by four dancers.
- Individual Category: A solo dance performance by Hendra Nasution.
- Individual Category: A solo dance performance by Ida Bagus Pradnyananta Arimbawa.
- Individual Category: A solo dance performance by Damas Ilham Dwi Mahardika.
This year’s competition was highly competitive, featuring 150 participants from 25 countries. Despite facing strong competitors from around the world, the PSPSR UGM delegation successfully secured four awards:
- Bronze Medal (Group Category): Awarded for the dance performance of Mahesa Ngombang.
- Bronze Medal (Individual Category): Awarded for the dance performance Agni Glagah Murti.
- Special Prize (Individual Category): Awarded to Damas Ilham Dwi Mahardika for his dance performance Lelana.
- Special Prize (Individual Category): Awarded to Ida Bagus Pradnyananta Arimbawa for his dance performance Rangda-Karang Awak.
This achievement not only brought international recognition to UGM but also reaffirms the presence and competitiveness of Indonesia’s traditional performing arts on the global stage. Furthermore, Team PAVAS PSPSR UGM’s success in this international competition aligns with its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
Author: Namira Azzahra
Editor: Sri Pangesti Tuhu