International Cultural Presentation (ICP) Unites Students from 16 Countries at UIN Surakarta

UIN Surakarta – The vibrant atmosphere of the International Cultural Presentation (ICP) filled the campus of UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta on Tuesday (October 21, 2025). The event brought together dozens of international students from 16 countries representing several universities, including UIN Surakarta, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), and UIN Salatiga. The program opened festively with stunning traditional dances and a barongsai performance, followed by various cultural showcases. Students from different countries presented their national identities through folk songs, traditional dances, tourism presentations, and local culinary exhibitions, creating a dynamic and inclusive celebration of global diversity. The participating countries are Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, The Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Timor-Leste, India, Tajikistan, South Korea, The Gambia, Nigeria, Sierra-Leone, Egypt, and Yemen.

After the lively cultural presentations ended at around 1:00 PM, participants joined a city tour to explore significant cultural and historical sites in Surakarta. They visited Pura Mangkunegaran, one of the city’s royal heritage landmarks, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Solo, a symbol of religious harmony and architectural beauty. Through this tour, international students gained a deeper understanding of local culture and history, reinforcing cultural appreciation and friendship among participants from various backgrounds.

The 2025 ICP was also part of the National Santri Day commemoration. In his remarks, Dr. KH. Abdullah Faishol, M.Hum., Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Alumni, and Cooperation, expressed his happiness over the participation of international students. “Thank you for your enthusiasm in joining and enlivening our very first ICP. We hope to hold this program regularly in the future,” he said. Meanwhile, Head of The Center for International Relations, Wildi Adila, M.A., proudly shared UIN Surakarta’s recent recognition by the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) as the University under PTKI with the Highest Number of International Student Applicants. He added, “Beyond scholarship opportunities, we hope to open more admission pathways next year so that even more students from around the world can join UIN Surakarta.” (Adl/PHI)