The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia has reintroduced\nthe KILA (Kita Cinta Lagu Anak) 2026 programme, a sustainable initiative\naimed at strengthening the children\u2019s song ecosystem through a\nChildren\u2019s Song Creation Competition and a Children\u2019s Song Singing\nCompetition. Held consistently since 2020, KILA represents one of the\nMinistry of Culture\u2019s efforts to support the creation of children\u2019s\nsongs, develop young talent, and utilise children\u2019s songs as a medium\nfor education, entertainment, and character building. Entering its sixth\nyear, the programme has become a creative space for thousands of\nIndonesian children to create, sing, and foster a love for children\u2019s\nsongs as part of the nation\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n
The launch of KILA 2026 was conducted online via KILA\u2019s and the\nMinistry of Culture\u2019s social media channels and digital platforms. On\nthe occasion, the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia,\nFadli Zon, stated that KILA 2026 serves as an important creative space\nto encourage the birth of more quality children\u2019s songs as a means of\ninstilling values, shaping character, strengthening self-confidence, and\nnurturing love for culture and the nation. The Ministry of Culture, he\ncontinued, welcomes the continued sustainable implementation of KILA as\na platform for creativity for children and the Indonesian public. \u201cI\ninvite the entire community to dare to create, dare to sing, and dare to\nshowcase their best talents through KILA 2026. Let us together present\nIndonesian children\u2019s songs for the future of the nation,\u201d said Minister\nFadli Zon.<\/p>\n
Echoing this sentiment, the Director General of Cultural Development,\nUtilisation, and Guidance, Ahmad Mahendra, affirmed that KILA is an\nessential part of efforts to build a sustainable arts and culture\necosystem. According to him, the programme not only encourages the\nproduction of quality children\u2019s songs but also expands public\nappreciation for children\u2019s songs as a medium for instilling cultural\nvalues and character. \u201cThrough this programme, we want to ensure that\nIndonesian children\u2019s songs continue to be produced, disseminated, and\nappreciated by the public. Through children\u2019s songs, we are not only\ncreating works of art but also instilling cultural values, character,\nand a love for Indonesia,\u201d Ahmad Mahendra stated.<\/p>\n
The Director of Film, Music, and Arts, Irini Dewi Wanti, also invited\nIndonesian children to continue to dare to express themselves through\nmusic and song. She expressed hope that KILA can become a platform that\nproduces quality children\u2019s songs and musical works, while\nsimultaneously encouraging the regeneration of Indonesian child singers.\n\u201cThe KILA programme is one of the efforts to address the still limited\nproduction and appreciation of Indonesian children\u2019s songs. Yet,\nchildren need songs that are appropriate for their developmental stages.\nWe invite all Indonesian children to participate in KILA 2026 and\ntogether present more quality children\u2019s songs,\u201d she explained.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-of-culture-officially-launches-kila-2026-inviting-indonesian-children-to-create-and-revitalise-1782309104", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }