Terms of Reference 721st Commemoration of Empire “ Majapahit Festival 2014 – Harmoniousness of the Diversity of ”

The Majapahit Empire, founded by Nararya Sanggramawijaya in 1293, has been recorded in gold ink for the greatness and glory of its history, which was capable of uniting the archipelago in one banner of sovereignty. But, if we want to look at where the evidence of the triumph of the Majapahit Empire is, a question mark not lesser in magnitude arises that moreover may even cast doubt about the truth of the history of Majapahit. Stemming from this condition, coupled with the current condition of Indonesia which has passed through a period of intense political struggle, hence now is the time for us to begin reweaving the unity of Indonesia. Through the greatness of Majapahit, we can receive positive inspiration to re-adhere the diversity of the Indonesian people in the various regions with their diverse ethnic resources and natural and cultural richness for the development of a better Indonesia.

Alongside this, we also understand the important role of Majapahit for the blossoming of the world’s nations. The pioneering of cooperation and friendship networks begun by the Majapahit Empire in the thirteenth century has shown how relations among nations were built well. History reveals the occurrence of cultural acculturations, religious interactions, relationships among humankind, and interactions among thought systems, which established the identity of various nations in the world within the dynamics of life up until today. Through the important role of the Majapahit Empire in the international arena, hence we can receive positive inspiration to re-strengthen networks with various nations in the world. Good relations continued by the Indonesian nation in this era for mutually enhancing cooperation in various fields ranging from the social, cultural, economic, political and others, is not only diplomatic relations between governments, but is also strong relations between their peoples.

The citizens of Trowulan, who reside and engage in activities daily in the site of the former capital of Majapahit located in the administrative area of the in the of East , have a strong wish to preserve the heritage from the Majapahit Empire. Local residents together with individuals and institutions who pay attention to and care for preservation join together in the Mandala Majapahit space as a forum to carry out a variety of conservation activities in Trowulan. This strong wish and care has streamed into the idea to celebrate the anniversary of the establishing of Majapahit Empire every November so that it becomes a regular annual event. In 2014, this will be initiated as the Trowulan Majapahit Festival 2014 event with the theme of "Harmoniousness of the Diversity of Indonesia".

Aims 1. Introducing the National Heritage Area of Trowulan as a Kota Raja (Royal City) area, believed to be the former capital of the Majapahit Empire. 2. Raising the potential of the diverse heritage, both tangible and intangible, in Trowulan specifically and associations with Nusantara archipelago culture in various regions. 3. Initiating an event together to re-adhere the unity of the nation, which hopes to be convened annually so as to become an icon for Trowulan and Majapahit, and the pride of Indonesia in general. 4. Providing a place for the world community's care for continuing the inspiration that has been inherited from Majapahit to strength cooperation networks on a worldwide level.

Event name 721st Commemoration of Majapahit Empire “Trowulan Majapahit Festival 2014 – Harmoniousness of the Diversity of Indonesia”

The event will consist of Arts Performances held each weekend; an Exhibit which will be displayed in several places in Trowulan; an International Seminar and Book Launch of "The Inspirational Majapahit"; a Trowulan Creative Products Bazaar; and a ritual on the night of the Full Moon.

Event Agenda and Schedule 1. Weekend I Thursday, 6 November 2014  19:00–24:00 Ritual Opening of 721st Commemoration of Majapahit Empire at Candi Brahu - Ritual Umbul Dungo Besalen Nusantaro Gung - Samadhi, Sujud, Hayu, Hening/Meditation, Bowing, Peace, Quiet (Suprapto Suryodarmo, Mpu Basuki, Diane Butler, Nurlina Syahrir, Rusini*, Wangi Indria*, Jane Chen, musicians Khaeruddin* and Basri B Sila* Sanggar Batara Gowa). *to be confirmed Friday, 7 November 2014  8:00–11:00 - Heritage walk in Trowulan  14:00–17:00 - Arts Performance at Candi Watesumpak with Friends of Trowulan from several areas (Malang/Ponorogo/Gresik/Mojokerto, and others)  21:00–24:00 - Full Moon Ritual Saturday-Sunday, 8-9 November 2014  09.00-17.00 WIB: Majapahit & Fotografi (Fendi Siregar)

2. Weekend II: Saturday, 15 November 2014  15:00–17:00 - Arts Performances at Sumur Windhu Bejijong with Friends of Trowulan from several areas (Malang/Ponorogo/Gresik/Mojokerto, and others) Sunday, 16 November 2014  08:00–16:00 - Heritage walk in Trowulan 3. Weekend III Friday, 21 November 2014  14:00–17:00 Creative Works Performance at Mandala Majapahit, Hall of Jatisumber - Opening of Exhibit and Trowulan Creative Products Bazaar - Dialogue on Majapahit Heritage Conservation - Book Launch “The Inspirational Majapahit” and Discussion  18:00–22:00 Arts Performance at Candi Brahu - Kidung Tari Gayatri Rajapatni (Bulantrisna Djelantik, Hari Lentho, Restu Kusumaningrum, Dramaturgi: Adrian Perkasa, Music: Rahayu Supanggah, Kedirek Jatim-lo) - Artists’ Music Concert (Rahayu Supanggah, Suwandi Widianto, Wahyudi)  22:00-24:00 Ritual Melarung Damar Maja at the Segaran Pond Saturday, 22 November 2014  08:00–18:00 PATI International Seminar “The Inspirational Majapahit” at Hotel Trowulan Majapahit – Sun Palace in Trowulan  19:00–22:00 Night Heritage Walk in Trowulan

Sunday, 23 November 2014  08:00–16:00 Heritage Watch Day in Trowulan  16:00 Closing of event series of the 721st Commemoration of Majapahit Empire

Registration Local participant from Jawa Timur and its surrounding* Rp. 25.000,- National and international participant* Rp. 200.000,-

*include all the event series and exclude transportation and accommodation cost.

Organizers The event is organized by the community of Trowulan who are connected in the pot of the Mandala Majapahit with support by various interest groups including the Arsari Djojohadikusumo Foundation, Indonesian Integrated Archaeological Research Team (PATI) - Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI), Bumi Purnati Indonesia, Padepokan Lemah Putih, Sanggar Tari Bhagaskara, Save Trowulan, Majapahit Creative Centre, and their communities and other partners who are affiliated with the Friends of Trowulan.

Organizing Committee

Advisory Committee: 1. Muhammad Yusuf 2. Tatung Eli 3. Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh 4. Suprapto Suryodarmo 5. Restu Imansari

Implementation Committee: Chair: Adrian Perkasa Vice Chair I: Indrawati Djojohadikusumo Vice Chair II: Tono Vice Chair III: Supriyadi

Secretaries: - Nyoman Arya Subamia - Youme Yanti - Dwi Karyono Treasures: - Evi Manalu - Tri Abrianti

Program Coordinators: - Supriyadi (Weekend I Arts Performances) - Didi Trowulanesia (Weekend II Arts Performances) - Tulus Wichaksono (Weekend III Arts Performances) - Deni Indianto (Exploration of Heirlooms on Heritage Watch Day) - Tim PATI UGM (Seminar & Book Launch) - Eva, Ardha, and Nirman Dez (Exhibit) - Nanang Muni (Ritual Larung Damar Maja and Contemplation) Accommodations & Transportation: - Tono (Homestay and Wisma Wihara Majapahit) - Derry & Beverages: - Women of Jatisumber community - Women of Bejijong community Equipment: - Sumali - Son

Closing

The Trowulan Majapahit Festival 2014 is an arena of togetherness of the community of Trowulan along with all the friends from various areas of the Nusantara archipelago and people who pay attention to and care for Majapahit from a national to a world level. This event hopes to raise again the greatness and grandeur of Majapahit to be an inspiration for the adhesion of Indonesian national unity and the strengthening of a network of cooperation between nations on a worldwide level. The Trowulan Majapahit Festival is hoped to be convened routinely and to become an annual event in Trowulan.

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Further Information:  Evi Manalu : 081219780153 / [email protected]  Tri Abrianti: 081298984560 / [email protected]  Nudita: 081216138600 / 085730867717