The opening event of the 15th Lustrum of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held in the courtyard of the UGM Central Office Building, was attended by the entire UGM community and featured two traditional competitions: sack racing and bakiak racing.
These traditional competitions were held to rekindle the spirit, unity, and smiles of the UGM community, so they could enthusiastically welcome the 15th UGM Lustrum. The event was festive, with enthusiastic participation from various faculties, schools, and work units within Universitas Gadjah Mada.
The UGM Graduate School also enlivened these traditional competitions. Pinandi, Junianto, and Berlian Belasuni participated in the sack race, while Ulyn, Arep, and Amri joined the bakiak race. The entire Graduate School community was present to cheer and support the Graduate School teams during the competitions.
Cheers echoed from the central office building, boosting the spirits of the participants in the sack and bakiak races. The participants wore colorful outfits, creating a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere.
This event not only provided entertainment but also strengthened the bonds among the UGM academic community. The spirit of togetherness and unity created is expected to continue throughout the series of activities for the 15th UGM Lustrum.
Tags: Graduate School, UGM, 15thUGMLustrum; SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being; SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Author: Arfikah Istari