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        "id": 1673272,
        "msgid": "when-disabilities-bring-the-stage-to-life-world-theatre-day-in-cimahi-becomes-more-special-1776045107",
        "date": "2026-04-13 07:37:48",
        "title": "When Disabilities Bring the Stage to Life: World Theatre Day in Cimahi Becomes More Special",
        "author": "Dwi Murdaningsih",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "In Cimahi, West Java, people with disabilities took centre stage in a musical theatre performance to mark World Theatre Day, showcasing an inclusive blend of sign language, music, and movement that captivated audiences. Deputy Mayor Adhitia Yudisthira highlighted the city's commitment to inclusivity through collaborations involving local theatre communities, civil servants, and the deaf community, urging the expansion of such events beyond annual ceremonies. The local government is addressing limited accessibility by considering public spaces like the town square as vibrant venues for artistic expression, with simplified permitting processes to foster broader community involvement.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, CIMAHI - Saturday night (11\/4\/2026) felt\nparticularly special and valuable for people with disabilities in Cimahi\nCity, West Java. They were given a platform to perform a musical theatre\nproduction in commemoration of World Theatre Day. The fusion of sign\nlanguage, music, movement, and theatre broke the silence and mesmerised\nthe audience present at the Sangkuriang Building that evening. It was\nnot merely an artistic creation, but a space demonstrating that everyone\nhas an equal place on the stage of arts and in life. \u201cThis World Theatre\nDay serves as a concrete step that Cimahi City is striving to become an\ninclusive city, open to everyone. There is collaboration between the\nCimahi Theatre Community, civil servants, and deaf friends,\u201d said Deputy\nMayor of Cimahi, Adhitia Yudisthira. Adhitia hopes that the\ncommemoration of World Theatre Day in Cimahi does not stop as an annual\nceremonial agenda. He encourages similar activities to be continuously\ndeveloped on a larger scale and involving more community elements. \u201cWe\ncertainly want events like this arts appreciation to always take place\nevery year on a larger scale, with more people involved,\u201d Adhitia\nstated. Amid the undimmed vibrancy of the arts scene, the government\nacknowledges that accessibility to venues for such activities remains\nvery limited. There are not many suitable places to serve as stages for\nartistic expression. \u201cThe community already exists, and activities are\nalready underway. The key now is how we can provide dedicated venues or\nspaces for the arts community to create in the future,\u201d Adhitia said.\nThe Cimahi City Government is currently considering the optimisation of\npublic spaces such as the town square as alternative performance areas.\nThe concept of open-air stages is seen as a way to bring artistic works\ncloser to the public. \u201cIn the future, we want Cimahi Town Square to\nbecome a living space for artistic expression, a place where the\ncommunity can create art while enjoying performances. Of course, permits\nand all related matters will be simplified,\u201d Adhitia said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/when-disabilities-bring-the-stage-to-life-world-theatre-day-in-cimahi-becomes-more-special-1776045107",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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