Denpasar’s Tari Sekar Jempiring Dance Secures Intellectual Property Rights
Klungkung, Bali (ANTARA) - The Tari Sekar Jempiring dance originating from the city of Denpasar, Bali, has successfully obtained an Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI) certificate through a Creation Registration Letter.
The HAKI certificate was directly presented by the Minister of Law and Human Rights, Supratman Andi Agtas, and received by the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, Arya Wibawa, during the presentation of Provincial Bali 2026 Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI) Certificates held at the Ida Dewa Agung Istri Kanya Cultural Hall in Klungkung Regency on Wednesday.
The dance, which serves as the mascot of Denpasar City, is the work of I Ketut Suandita and Ida Ayu Wayan Arya Satyani.
The event was attended by the Chair of the National Research and Innovation Agency’s Steering Council and fifth President of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri, the Minister of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia, Supratman Andi Agtas, the Head of BRIN, Arif Satria, as well as related ministry officials.
Also present were Bali Governor Wayan Koster, Deputy Governor of Bali I Nyoman Giri Prasta, and Balinese figure Bintang Puspayoga.
On the same day, a dialogue session was also held with UMKM actors regarding HAKI and business management at the Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali.
During this occasion, the artistic work of Tari Sekar Jempiring from Denpasar City successfully obtained the HAKI certificate through the Creation Registration Letter.
In her address, Megawati Soekarnoputri emphasised the important role of regional heads in maximising the potential of UMKM in Bali.
She stressed that UMKM actors must be adaptive to digital developments, including the utilisation of social media to enhance competitiveness.
According to her, the granting of HAKI is part of efforts to protect Bali’s ingenious local works, particularly from UMKM actors and indigenous communities.
Meanwhile, Arya Wibawa welcomed the achievement of HAKI for Tari Sekar Jempiring as a pride for Denpasar City.
He assessed that legal protection through HAKI is an important step in maintaining the originality and economic value of local artistic works.
In addition, this protection is expected to encourage improvements in the quality of artists’ works and local UMKM products.
Thus, Balinese local works are hoped not only to endure but also to have competitiveness at the national to global level.
This activity serves as an important momentum in promoting legal recognition for Balinese artistic, cultural works, and UMKM products amid the challenges of globalisation and digitalisation.