PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin attended a dance drama performance entitled "The 80-Year Historical Journey of Indrawati Lukman's Dance" at the de Majestic Braga Building, Bandung City, Saturday (11/16/2024).

During the event, Bey Machmudin witnessed the performance of eight types of dance combined with live gamelan music presented by the dancers and students of the Indra Dance Studio (STI).

In order to preserve the culture of dance in West Java and not fade away with time. Bey will provide space for STI to present performances once a month, this is to reintroduce the culture of dance to the community.

"The Indrawati dance studio can put on a performance once a month. We want to introduce and revive the creativity of Mrs. Indrawati Lukman," he added.

"So if we display your works, I am sure people from outside West Java will come here. Thank you for inspiring us. We are all lucky to be able to witness your works," Bey added.

Bey said that even though she is 80 years old, Indrawati Lukman is a reliable maestro in the world of dance who has produced excellent dancers from the land of Pasundan.

"Extraordinary dedication, at the age of 80 years old, still able to be creative in making dances. We (West Java Provincial Government) are fortunate to be invited today to present extraordinary creations," he said.

According to Bey, the dance drama performance held at Majestic de Braga under the command of Indrawati Lukman did not only show dance. However, there is a philosophy embedded in each dance movement displayed.

"Because I believe that Mrs. Indrawati not only teaches dance, but also has a philosophy," concluded Bey.