Mataram, September 9, 2024 – The 2024 National Student Art Week (Peksiminas) event has ended. Proud achievements were again made by students of the University of Mataram (Unram). Ade Muhwinsyah, a student of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Unram, won a silver medal in the Men’s Poetry Reading category. This achievement not only made him proud, but also the entire Unram academic community who supported Ade’s journey in achieving this brilliant achievement. Ade Muhwinsyah is not a foreign figure in the world of literature at the University of Mataram. As a student of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, Ade has shown extraordinary interest and talent in the world of poetry and literacy since the beginning of his lecture. Ade’s perseverance in learning and honing his skills has made him often involved in various campus art activities, both as a competition participant and coach for his colleagues.
About Peksiminas
The National Student Art Week (Peksiminas) is a highly anticipated event for students throughout Indonesia. This event is a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents in various categories, such as dance, music, theater, fine arts, and literature. Organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Peksiminas aims to develop the potential of arts and culture among students. Since it was first held, Peksiminas has become a prestigious event attended by students from various universities throughout the archipelago. One of the most attention-grabbing categories is Poetry Reading, where participants must be able to deliver poetry with full appreciation, good technique, and a deep understanding of the poetry text performed. This year, Peksiminas 2024 is again held with the same spirit, providing opportunities for young artists to show their abilities.
Competition Process
Ade Muhwinsyah is not a newcomer to the competition. Before participating in Peksiminas 2024, Ade had gone through various stages of very strict selection, both at the faculty and university levels. Careful preparation is the main key to Ade’s success. Since a few months before Peksiminas, Ade has been intensively practicing, supported by his supervisors and friends at FKIP Unram. Poetry reading practice is not an easy thing. Ade must be able to master the text of the poem, understand its meaning, and deliver it with the right intonation and expression. In addition, he must also pay attention to body gestures and interaction with the audience to give a maximum performance. In every training session, Ade received input from the mentors, which he then applied consistently until the day of the competition. When the day of the competition arrived, Ade performed confidently in front of the judges and the audience. He performed poems by Indonesian writers that were full of moral messages and social criticism. His success in executing the poem perfectly made him succeed in attracting the attention of the judges, so he was awarded a silver medal. Although he did not get gold, Ade’s achievement was still remarkable considering the very tight competition in the Men’s Poetry Reading category.
Impressions and Messages from Ade Muhwinsyah
When interviewed after receiving the award, Ade could not hide his pride. "I feel very grateful and proud to be able to bring home a silver medal for Unram. This is the result of hard work and support from all parties, especially friends and lecturers at FKIP," Ade said emotionally. He also said that this achievement was not the end of his journey. "This is just the beginning. I want to continue to develop myself, learn more, and one day be able to carry the name of Indonesia in a bigger event," he added. Ade hopes that his achievement can be a motivation for other students to continue to excel and not be afraid to pursue their dreams.
Support from University and Lecturers
The University of Mataram, especially FKIP, is very proud of the achievements made by Ade Muhwinsyah. The Dean of FKIP Unram, Drs. Lalu Zulkifli, M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for Ade's achievements. "We are very proud of what Ade has achieved. This shows that FETT Unram students not only excel in academics, but also in the arts. Hopefully this can be an inspiration for other students to continue working," he said.
Ade Muhwinsyah's achievements are proof that hard work, dedication, and support from the surrounding environment can lead someone to achieve their dreams. Ade's success is not only a personal pride, but also a pride for the University of Mataram and the world of education in Indonesia. In the future, Ade hopes to continue making achievements in the field of literature, as well as being an inspiration for other young people to never stop chasing dreams and working. Peksiminas 2024 will always be an important part of his career journey, and this achievement is the first step towards greater achievements.(foe)
