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Marawis Music Training Boosts Confidence for Disabled Individuals in Jakarta

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian disabled individuals are participating in a marawis music art training program in Jakarta.
  • The training, organized by the West Jakarta Cultural Sub-agency, aims to protect disabled people's rights to participate in the arts.
  • The initiative seeks to provide disabled individuals with opportunities to create, boost their confidence, and contribute to cultural preservation.

In Jakarta, the rhythmic beat of marawis music fills a training room, offering a space for disabled individuals to express themselves and build confidence. The West Jakarta Cultural Sub-agency organized this marawis art training program as a priority initiative to ensure disabled people have equal opportunities to participate in the arts.

Participants are actively learning to play marawis instruments, with instructors guiding their skill development. The sessions foster a spirit of enthusiasm and togetherness, as attendees support each other in mastering the techniques.

This program aims to create more avenues for disabled individuals to showcase their talents. By engaging in artistic activities like marawis, the goal is to enhance their self-esteem and encourage their contribution to the preservation of cultural arts.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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