Suadesa Festival 2026 Revives Local Arts in Tiyasan, Sleman

The Suadesa Festival 2026 in Sleman, Indonesia, organized by PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN), aimed to revive local arts and culture while also fostering economic activity through culinary offerings and MSMEs.

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This is the only religious art form that has dance and distinctive movements in Sleman Regency. There is no Badui like this outside of Sleman.

The two-day festival in Tiyasan, Condongcatur, Sleman, featured a vibrant display of local heritage. A procession on Saturday included agricultural produce and traditional troops, followed on Sunday by the Seni Kasidah Badui Walisongo Gandok Tambakan, which blended dance, music, and religious vocals. Mukholid Hidayat, head of the group, noted their performance was unique to Sleman Regency, combining dance and distinctive religious movements.

This event provided a crucial platform for local art groups to gain exposure and potentially secure regular performance opportunities. Participants like Titik M expressed enthusiasm for performing alongside national musicians such as The Rain and Jikustik, emphasizing how the festival boosted local artists' morale. The festival also strengthened community cohesion, with preparation and practice sessions encouraging residents to interact and collaborate.

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This event increases community togetherness and makes residents more cohesive.

Groups like Hadroh Azzahra Gandok Tambakan and Hadroh Asyifa Pojok Tiyasan felt the festival's impact in revitalizing local artistic activities. Members Daronah and Mursinah expressed hope for similar events to be held regularly, ensuring continuous practice and performance spaces for local talent. Mursinah specifically stressed the importance of involving younger generations to ensure the continuity of traditional arts.

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The involvement of children and the younger generation is very important so that traditional arts do not stop with the generations who have been involved in them before.