14 February 2025
Anita Kartika Pasaribu
FIB USU PR - On Friday, February 14, 2025, Member of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) Dr. Badikenita Sitepu, S.E., S.H., M.Si., held the Grand Final Vocal and Solo Competition at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of North Sumatra, FIB USU Multipurpose Building. which was attended by USU Secretary Prof. Dr. dr. Muhammad Fidel Ganis Siregar M.Ked (OG), Sp.O.G, Subsp.F.E.R, who represented the USU Chancellor, Acting Governor of North Sumatra who also serves as Head of the Department of Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy of North Sumatra Province, and Head of the Department of Transportation of North Sumatra, United States Consulate in North Sumatra Bernard Uadan, Dean of FIB USU Prof. Dr. Dra. T. Thyrhaya Zein, M.A, Deputy Dean II Dra. Heristina Dewi, M.Pd., Hubari Gulo, S.Sn., M.Sn., Sapna Br. Sitopu, S.Pd., M.Sn., Ersada Sembiring, and Moren Simatupang, S.Pd. As the Jury in this competition. And FIB USU Students.
USU Secretary Prof. Dr. dr. Muhammad Fidel Ganis Siregar M.Ked (OG), Sp.O.G, Subsp.F.E.R, in his speech said that the university expressed its appreciation for the holding of the activity.
"I would like to thank and welcome the invitees who have attended this event as a form of real support for efforts to preserve the culture of North Sumatra," said Prof. Fidel.
He said that this activity is seen as a strategic step to strengthen the role of the younger generation in maintaining local culture so that it remains relevant today. This also reflects the collaboration between academics, government, and the business world to maintain the cultural richness of North Sumatra.
"Therefore, efforts to preserve and develop traditional arts must continue to be carried out, not only by artists, but also by all elements of society," explained Prof. Fidel.
Member of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) Dr. Badikenita Sitepu, S.E., S.H., M.Si., said that this event had gone through a long process, starting from the audition to the semifinal round, before reaching the Grand Final. Of the more than 100 participants who took part in the audition, now there are 15 participants remaining representing various tribes in North Sumatra, including Toba, Karo, Simalungun, Pakpak, Mandailing, Melayu, Nias, Java, India, and Aceh. This activity is not only a competition event, but also a means of building pride in the younger generation towards the local culture they have.
"This activity is a form of concern to raise and maintain traditional regional songs and music that have begun to disappear. Let's say the traditional songs and music of the Pakpak tribe which seem to have begun to disappear. In fact, the songs and language and music of each tribe must be maintained and preserved," he explained.
"I will also wear multi-ethnic traditional clothes from all participants. Colors and differences are the treasures of the beauty of the Indonesian nation which are framed in the motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika," he said.
"In the solo vocal competition, the North Sumatra Creative Arts and Culture Institute was also launched to promote good culture both nationally and internationally with various state events," said Badikenita that this activity was purely aimed at developing talents and maintaining each ethnicity.
The finalists had previously received intensive coaching, including vocal training and understanding the cultural values contained in traditional songs. The goal is for them not only to perform, but also to be able to appreciate and appreciate the songs they perform.
"We don't just judge from the quality of the voice, but this is how he appreciates the song itself, (how) he understands the words, and when it is sung," explained Badikenita
The peak event featured the finalists performing traditional songs from various regions in North Sumatra with musical instruments typical of each tribe. The competition is presented like a festival to see the beautiful harmony of the native tribes to the immigrant tribes in North Sumatra.
USU hopes that this activity can be the beginning of a joint movement to preserve local culture. With the support of all parties, it is hoped that the traditional arts and culture of North Sumatra will remain alive and inspire future generations. This event is real proof that in the midst of the challenges of modernization, cultural heritage can still be maintained and continued to be fought for.
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