UNS – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, in collaboration with the Center of Excellence (PUI) Javanologi, organized the Kerajaan Nusantara (Nusantara Kingdoms) Seminar on Sunday (15/12/2024). The event was held in partnership with the Nusantara Kingdoms Customary Assembly (Majelis Adat Kerajaan Nusantara, or MAKN) at the Ballroom of Ki Hadjar Dewantara Tower UNS.

The theme, “The Role of Nusantara Kingdoms in Welcoming Indonesia Emas 2045,” was chosen as the central focus of the discussion. The forum was attended by UNS Vice Rector for Academic and Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si., M.Si.; Chairman of MAKN, Dr. KPH Eddy Wirabhumi, S.H., M.M.; Pangageng Sasono Wilopo, GKR Dra. Wandansari Koes Moertiyah, M.Pd.; and several royal representatives. The main agenda of the event was divided into two sessions: a seminar and the Musyawarah Agung (General Assembly).

The seminar featured prominent speakers, including Slameto Dwi Maryono, S.H., M.H., Special Advisor to the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) on Agrarian Law and Indigenous Communities; PYM Edward Syah Pernong from the Skala Brak Kingdom of Lampung; Prof. K.P. Sahid Hadinagoro, M.Hum., Ph.D., Cultural Guardian of the Karaton Kasunanan Surakarta; Prof. Dr. Warto, M.Hum., Professor at FIB UNS; and KRT Djuyamto Rekso Pradoto, S.H., M.H., a cultural observer and alumnus of UNS. The seminar was moderated by Prof. Dr. Sunny Ummul Firdaus, S.H., M.H., Professor at the Faculty of Law (FH) UNS.

In her opening remarks, Prof. Fitria emphasized the importance of the existence and role of kingdoms as contributors to the idea of Indonesian unity. She highlighted the kingdoms’ role as cultural forces that actively serve as social, symbolic, and cultural capital to support government programs and efforts toward the success of Indonesia Emas 2045.

“We firmly believe that these roles and contributions can be carried out by the kingdoms in Nusantara, which have deeply rooted cultural traditions and strong social unity with their surrounding communities,” Prof. Fitria said.

Dr. KPH Eddy Wirabhumi, Chairman of MAKN, described the seminar as a timely occasion to discuss the role of Nusantara kingdoms in contributing to Indonesia’s development. He emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration with the government to realize justice, prosperity, and welfare. He also expressed his appreciation to UNS for its contribution and partnership in hosting the event, noting that universities play a crucial role in preserving and advancing cultural heritage.

The main session of the seminar explored various topics under the chosen theme. Slameto Dwi Martono from the Ministry of ATR/BPN presented on “Registration of Customary Land and State Land within the National Land Law System.” Prof. Sahid, in his capacity as the Cultural Guardian of the Karaton Kasunanan Surakarta, delivered a talk on “Nusantara Kingdoms: The Silent Strength.” Prof. Warto, representing the academic community, discussed “The Role of Nusantara Kingdoms in Welcoming Indonesia Emas 2045 from a Historical Perspective.”

Echoing Prof. Warto, PYM Edward Syah Pernong and KRT Djuyamto Rekso Pradoto also provided insights from the MAKN and cultural perspectives, respectively. The seminar concluded with a discussion and a question-and-answer session, followed by the Musyawarah Agung MAKN.

This event underscores the UNS’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by fostering collaboration between academic institutions, cultural stakeholders, and government agencies.

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