ER
TOURISM and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno expressed optimism about the Keroncong Plesiran event in Bantul District, Yogyakarta Province, being able to showcase the tourism appeal of the province.
According to the Ministry’s statement received here on Sunday (07/21), 2024 said Keroncong Plesiran, part of the 2024 Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) program of the ministry, is an event featuring the Indonesian-styled musical performance of “keroncong” that spotlights the freedom of expression and improvisation.
“Keroncong Plesiran has managed to earn a spot in the KEN for the fourth time. I am very proud of this, and I support this event so that it can be further improved in the future,” he remarked in Bantul on Saturday (July 20).
Unlike its previous editions, this year’s Keroncong Plesiran, being held on July 20-21, seeks to combine various artistic disciplines, such as fine arts, music, and dance.
Among the musicians performing at the event are Pramudyaswara Keroncong Orchestra, Hompimpah Keroncong Orchestra, Symphony Kerontjong Moeda, Okky Kumala, Ardhito Pramono, Isyana Sarasvati, and Jogja Hip Hop Foundation.
Minister Sandiaga explained that I view the performances showcased at the event as an example of innovation that can attract youngsters to Keroncong by blending it with other music genres.
“Music, as a universal language, turned out to be able to unite Gen Z. Hence, it is safe to ditch the assumption of Keroncong being enjoyable only to those from older generations, as Gen Z can also enjoy it,” he remarked.
The minister then said that he was keen to see Plesiran Keroncong further stepping up its quality and scale in its next edition. In addition to enjoying musical performances, visitors are also proffered with a bazaar that showcases creative products made by micro, small, and medium enterprises, as well as a camping ground.
“This the 2024 Karisma Event Nusantara does drive tourists to start loving Keroncong,” Sandiaga concluded. [traveltext.id]
