YOGYAKARTA, The spirit of the 80th anniversary of Indonesian Independence was celebrated in a special way at the Embung Giwangan Cultural Park, Yogyakarta. From August 28 to August 31, 2025, KOSETA arranged the Pre-Artist Congress event, Saptohoedojo Award II, UMKM Bazaar, art stage, competition, panel discussion. also PPYNI Sleman yoga performance. The Panel Discussion with Presenter (MC) and Moderator was Herlina Susilawati, ST, M. Eng, a permanent lecturer at Janabadra University Yogyakarta, Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Study Program, with the opening of the Merdeka Market by Dr (HC) dr Hasto Wardoyo, Sp. OG (mayor of DIY), GBPH Prabukusumo, and Sigit Sugito (Chairman of KOSETA ADILUHUNG Yogyakarta). Supported by Bunda Yani Saptohoedojo (Saptohoedojo Gallery), Dian Laksmi Pratiwi, SS, MA (Head of the DIY Cultural Service, Andayani Budi Lestari SE MM AAK CHA CHIP (Director of BPJS Participant Services), Dra hj Sri Muslimatun (Chair of the DIY FPPI DPD), and AKP Andika Arya Pratama STK SIK (Umbul Harjo Police Chief). This event involved the collaboration of several universities with the participation of the DPW IKA event & stand of the Islamic University of Indonesia, Gadjah Mada University, Janabadra University, Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Agricultural Study Program and Mahakarya Asia Hotel and Entrepreneur Study Program with Chef Daddy & Chef Imam (Sambung Rasa) as well as college and high school students for real involvement in the cultural ecosystem and the people's economy.
The event at the panel discussion on Friday, August 29, 2025, namely the Merdeka Market II Panel Discussion with the theme: " Facing the Challenges of Digital Finance towards 2045" was presented by MC and Moderator Herlina Susilawati, ST, M.Eng with speakers: RA Yashinta Sekarwangi Mega Member of the DPD RI DIY Electoral District 2024-2029 (DPD RI DIY), Ir. Santoso Rohmad, M.Cs (Director of BPD DIY), Ir. H. Syahbenol Hasibuan, MBA (Dekopinwil DIY), Djoko Juniwarto
The event at the panel discussion on Saturday, August 30, 2025, namely the Merdeka Market III Panel Discussion with the theme: " Building a Cultural Artist Cooperative based on Culture and Local Wisdom" presented by MC Herlina Susilawati, ST, M.Eng, Civil Engineering lecturer at Janabadra University with Moderator by Timothi Apriyanto and resource persons: Ir Ahmad Syauqi Soeratno, MM (DPD RI DIY), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Baiquni, MA (UGM), Fathul Wahid (UII), Dr. Untoro Hariadi, M.Si (Janabadra University, Faculty of Agriculture), Solihul Hadi, SH, M.Kn. (DPRD II City).
“Yoga is a symbol of balance between body, mind, and soul. It is a unification. Likewise, KOSETA has succeeded in uniting artists, MSMEs, academics, journalists from the Indonesian Muslim Student Association (PW MOI), and involving the government. Supporting Indonesia's cultural sovereignty and economic independence!” commented Martha Triana Hidayat (M.co Studio) from the Maguwo PPYNI Sleman Outdoor Yoga community. Saturday morning, the event began with a performance at the Amphitheater accompanied by Alex's ethnic music and the presence of 60 Yoga practitioners.
“We opened the DPW IKA UII DIY Stand as a gathering space for alumni to stop by for tea and snacks to exchange ideas. We present a simulation of Earthquake technology & machinery by Prof. Ir. Sarwidi, M.SCE., Ph.D., IP-U, a presentation of the works of Mr. Tazbir Abdullah (former Head of the DIY Tourism Office) one of the advisors of DPW IKA UII, accommodation from the chairman of IKATEKSI UII Ir Supriyatno, Setyawan Tiada Tara, Ir Buyung M Iqbal ST M Eng, Ir Suzan Tio, Accounting alumni '93, and UII academics who acted as speakers. Grateful to still be given the age to enjoy 80 years of Indonesian Independence. Congratulations and success for the lively KOSETA event!”. review by Ir Budhi Wibowo (head of the business division of DPW IKA UII DIY) met by BERNAS.ID reporters.
The event on Sunday, August 31st in session 1 with the topic of the IV Merdeka Market Panel Discussion
With the theme: " Building the Indonesian Cooperative Ecosystem" Speakers: Fadli Zon (Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia) , Prof. Dr. Suminto A. Suyuti (UNY) , Taufik Rahzen (Culturalist) , Mustofa W Hasyim (Poet) , Joko Kanigoro (Activist), Bustan Basir Maras (Writer). Session 2 with the theme: " Responding to the occurrence of Megatrust with local wisdom" Moderator: Devi Kusumawardhani, SE, M.Akt. Speakers: Prof. Ir. Widodo, MCSE., Ph.D. (UII) , Roro Nike Ira Agung (Culturalist). The closing of the lively KOSETA Adiluhung Yogyakarta presentation was concluded with the SAPTOHOEDOJO Award II. (Her)