Yogyakarta, 19 September 2025 – For the first time, the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), staged the spectacular Biothoprak 2025 art performance as part of the celebration of its 14th Lustrum and 70th Anniversary. Held in front of Al-Hayat Mosque at the Faculty of Biology, the performance brought to life the classic folklore “Ande-Ande Lumuten”, creatively adapted with modern elements and rich moral values.
Biothoprak is a traditional Indonesian theatrical art, and this year the Faculty of Biology UGM successfully presented a remarkable collaboration between lecturers, students, staff, and alumni. The performance became a platform for intergenerational togetherness within the academic community, reflecting the spirit of kinship that has long been a hallmark of the Faculty. “Through Biothoprak, we aim not only to provide entertainment but also to convey the importance of culture, unity, and the noble values of our nation. This year, we chose the play Ande-Ande Lumuten, which carries meaningful messages of honesty, loyalty, and kindness,” said Prof. Dr. Budi S. Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM.
The Ande-Ande Lumuten performance was enhanced with modern stage design, creative costumes, and multimedia technology, offering the audience a refreshing theatrical experience. The enthusiasm of the audience was evident, with more than 1.000 onsite attendees, including lecturers and their families, staff members with their families, retirees, alumni, students, and the general public. In addition, hundreds of viewers joined online via the Faculty of Biology’s YouTube channel. The celebration was further enlivened with exciting door prizes and traditional Jogja culinary treats, including angkringan dishes and live-cooked noodles.
As part of the 70th Anniversary of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Biothoprak 2025 was not only a cultural performance but also a realization of the values of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: SDG 4: Quality Education – through collaborative, intergenerational learning, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by preserving and revitalizing local culture, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – through synergy between the academic community, alumni, and society.
The event was warmly received by the academic community, alumni, and the wider public, serving as a vibrant closing highlight of the 14th Lustrum and 70th Anniversary of the Faculty of Biology UGM, held under the overarching theme “Biology for Environment and Humanity.”
