The Student Press Institute (LPM) Manifest, Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya (FH UB) is once again holding Literature Week, an annual event that presents works of art and literature from the entire academic community. This year, Literature Week is present with the theme “Knitting Words, Weaving Culture: Delving into the Richness and Beauty of Indonesian Literature.” This event lasts for one week, aiming to preserve Indonesian culture through various literary works.
Literature Week 2024 opened on Monday, September 30, at the Munir Ballroom, Building B FH UB with a lively Opening Ceremony. Various works were exhibited, ranging from poetry, rhymes, caricatures, photography, posters, to short stories. This activity is open to the public, providing an opportunity for anyone, especially students, to appreciate literary and artistic works.
“This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of literature as a cultural heritage that we can preserve and pass on to the next generation,” said Eka Putri Rizqi Ramadhani as the head of the Literature Week. According to Eka, this Literature Week is not only a place for students to express themselves, but also a means to foster a love for literature and Nusantara culture.
For a whole week, the artworks were displayed and attracted the attention of students and the general public who attended. “My impression during the event was that there were so many students who were interested in sending their works, especially literary works. I didn’t expect so many literature lovers to secretly emerge through this event,” added Eka.
Different from previous years, Literature Week 2024 collaborated with the Malang Book Party (MBP) community for the closing ceremony on Sunday, October 6, 2024. MBP is a reading community spread across various cities in Indonesia, including Malang, and provides a space for young people to read and discuss books without genre limitations.
“Literature Week is a unique program at FH UB. LPM Manifest as a student press that usually presents news and critical opinions can also present interesting literary works,” said Zaki, one of the participants.
At the closing ceremony, all participants were invited to do silent reading, read books in a calm atmosphere, and continue with a discussion with MBP members. The event was also enlivened by the performance of “Symphonifest,” which presented a musicalization of poetry and the premiere of the Manifest campaign entitled “Suara Sastra.” Or Voice of Literature
Through this collaboration, it is hoped that literacy among young people will increase, considering the importance of reading and discussion in forming critical thinking. “My hope is that Literature Week can be a door for more students to express themselves, especially literature lovers who often feel marginalized. Hopefully they can be more confident in presenting their work without fear of public judgment,” concluded Eka. (dzilla/WDD/UB PR/ Trans. Iir)
