gatotkaca – Office of International Affairs

All Together

Saturday, May 17, 2014, Office of International Affairs UAD held a Closing Ceremony for International Students of UAD 2013/2014 at Auditorium Campus I UAD. Themed on “Rediscovering Indonesian Legends”, this event was really festive and entertaining.

Some international students involved in performances such as singing Gebyar-gebyar song, Medley Indonesian Traditional Song, and 1=Sama song. Others also performed Enggang Dance from East Calimantan and Drama. Another special thing was the committee and master of ceremony wore the costumes of Indonesian legends such as Bandung Bondowoso, Roro Jonggrang, Malin Kundang, Nyi Roro Kidul, Srikandi, Gatotkaca, Timun Mas, etc.

Rector of UAD in his speech expressed his happiness to see that many International students have studied very well at UAD. Their Indonesian language has also improved as they study at UAD. Some deans, heads of study program, lecturers, and staffs of UAD also came to the event to enjoyed the performance of International Students. The international students themselves were really happy and sad at once. They were happy for finishing their study at UAD but they were sad to leave UAD, Jogja and Indonesia.