Borobudur holds interfaith event

Borobudur holds interfaith event

MAGELANG, Central Java: Six musical groups from different
religious backgrounds are scheduled to take part in an interfaith
dialog in the form of clinics, discussions and collaborative
performances at Borobudur Temple from Jan. 9 to Jan. 15.

The theme of the event will be Nurani dalam Harmoni
(Conscience in Harmony).

The six groups taking part in the event are Mantra Buddha,
Kesenian Mantra Tengger, Cakradonya, Schola Iacartensis, Yang
Thing Makin Semarang and Lingkung Seni Purwa Wirahma.

They are expected to play spiritual music according to their
respective religious backgrounds.

Jointly organized by Yayasan Titian Budaya, UNESCO's Jakarta
regional office and the Office of the State Minister for Culture
and Tourism, the event is aimed at encouraging an interfaith
dialog in the community as a way in dealing with differences.

Apart from a collaborative performance to take place in front
of the temple on Jan. 15, each of the groups also will give solo
performances or smaller collaborative performances.

Other activities at the event will include discussions and
clinics, which will take place at the Pondok Tingal Hotel, about
a kilometer away from the temple. -- JP