Festival Apresiasi Seni Budaya Tingkat Pelajar dan Tenaga Pendidik se-Kabupaten Kotabaru Meriah dan Penuh Kreativitas

Kotabaru, (22/11/2025) — Pemerintah Kabupaten Kotabaru melalui Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan kembali menggelar Festival Apresiasi Seni Budaya tingkat pelajar TK, SD, SMP, SMA/sederajat serta tenaga pendidik dan kependidikan se-Kabupaten Kotabaru. Kegiatan yang berlangsung meriah ini menjadi panggung kreatif bagi para peserta untuk menunjukkan bakat, kemampuan artistik, serta kecintaan mereka terhadap seni dan budaya lokal.

Festival tahunan ini diikuti ratusan peserta dari berbagai satuan pendidikan, mulai dari jenjang paling dasar hingga menengah atas, serta turut melibatkan guru dan tenaga kependidikan sebagai bentuk apresiasi terhadap peran mereka dalam pengembangan budaya di lingkungan sekolah. Beragam jenis perlombaan disuguhkan, seperti tari tradisional dan menyanyi solo.

Plt. Kepala Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Kotabaru dalam sambutannya menyampaikan bahwa festival ini merupakan wujud komitmen pemerintah daerah dalam melestarikan seni dan budaya daerah, sekaligus mendorong kreativitas generasi muda. “Kegiatan ini bukan hanya perlombaan, tetapi momentum pembinaan karakter, penumbuhan rasa bangga terhadap budaya paya, serta media mengekspresikan potensi seni di kalangan pelajar dan guru,” ujarnya.

Selain sebagai wadah kompetisi, kegiatan ini juga menjadi kesempatan untuk memperkuat hubungan antar-sekolah serta memperkaya pengalaman siswa dalam bidang seni. Para peserta tampil dengan penuh semangat dan percaya diri, menampilkan karya yang tidak hanya indah secara visual, tetapi juga sarat nilai kearifan paya.

Bagi tenaga pendidik dan kependidikan, festival ini menjadi ruang apresiasi atas paya mereka dalam mengembangkan kegiatan seni budaya di sekolah masing-masing. Sejumlah karya dan penampilan dari para guru mendapat perhatian khusus karena menunjukkan dedikasi dan kreativitas yang tinggi.

Di akhir acara, panitia memberikan penghargaan kepada peserta terbaik dari masing-masing kategori, serta penghargaan khusus bagi sekolah yang aktif melakukan pembinaan seni budaya sepanjang tahun.

Dengan terselenggaranya Festival Apresiasi Seni Budaya tahun ini, diharapkan tumbuh generasi muda Kotabaru yang kreatif, berkarakter, dan memiliki kepedulian terhadap pelestarian budaya daerah. Pemerintah daerah berencana menjadikan kegiatan ini sebagai agenda rutin yang semakin dikembangkan setiap tahunnya.

Cultural Arts Appreciation Festival for Students and Educators Across Kotabaru Held with Great Enthusiasm

Kotabaru, (22/11/2025) — The Kotabaru District Government, through the Department of Education and Culture, has successfully held the Cultural Arts Appreciation Festival for kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and senior high school students, as well as teachers and education staff from across Kotabaru. The lively festival became a creative stage for participants to showcase their talents, artistic skills, and love for local arts and culture.

This annual event was attended by hundreds of participants from various educational levels—ranging from the youngest students to high school—along with teachers and education staff as a form of appreciation for their role in developing cultural activities in schools. The festival featured a wide variety of competitions, including traditional dance and solo singing competition.

In his opening remarks, the Head of the Department of Education and Culture of Kotabaru stated that this festival reflects the government’s commitment to preserving local arts and culture while encouraging creativity among the younger generation. “This event is not just a competition, but a moment to build character, foster pride in local culture, and provide a space for students and teachers to express their artistic potential,” he said.

Beyond being a competitive event, the festival also served as an opportunity to strengthen relationships between schools and enrich students’ experiences in the field of arts. Participants performed with enthusiasm and confidence, presenting works that were not only visually appealing but also rich in cultural values.

For teachers and education staff, the festival was a form of appreciation for their dedication in promoting arts and cultural activities within their schools. Several performances and creations by educators stood out for their creativity and commitment.

At the end of the event, the committee awarded the best participants from each category, along with special recognition for schools that actively supported arts and cultural development throughout the year.

Through this year’s Cultural Arts Appreciation Festival, it is hoped that Kotabaru will continue to foster a young generation that is creative, strong in character, and committed to preserving local culture. The local government plans to continue developing this festival as an annual event with even wider participation.