Back After 17 Years, Siddharta The Musical Successfully Hypnotizes Jakarta Residents - Relieving the Longing of Buddhist Followers

Kapanlagi.com - Jakarta, May 24, 2024 - The longing of Jakarta residents, especially Buddhists, for Siddharta The Musical is finally fulfilled. The performance of the Siddharta The Musical stage artists successfully mesmerized the audience who packed the JIEXPO Kemayoran Theater on Friday (24/5/24).

Siddhartha The Musical, held to commemorate the Holy Day of Waisak 2568 BE, lasted for three days from May 24 to 26, 2024.

The presence of Siddhartha The Musical in 2024 is the second performance to entertain Buddhists in Indonesia after 17 years have passed. The premiere of Siddharta The Musical in Indonesia was held in 2007 at JITEC, Mangga Dua, Jakarta. Currently, thousands of spectators are present, the majority of whom are Buddhists from various regions in Indonesia.

Siddhartha The Musical is an art performance that portrays the life of Siddhartha who later became Buddha. Although born as a Prince and raised in the luxury of the palace, Siddhartha gave up everything to find the Path that can free human beings from suffering such as old age, sickness, and death.

The Chairman of the Siddharta The Musical Event Committee as the Initiator of the Performance in 2007 and 2024, Sutina Irsan hopes that this performance can be a gathering (nobar) event with family and relatives.

"This is a musical theater performance with a Buddhist background but conveys noble universal values. Presented in an Asian-themed Broadway musical format that is very entertaining," added the housewife who is active in many social activities when met by the media at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Friday (24/5/24).

1. Not Just Entertainment

Siddharta The Musical: Special

In line with this, the Director General of Community Guidance (Dirjen Bimas) for Buddhism at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Drs. Supriyadi, M.Pd, also expressed his hope that this performance is not just entertainment, but also strengthens the faith of Buddhist followers in the Triratna and makes life more progressive by emulating Siddhartha in practicing Dhamma.

"The moral message of this musical theater is also in line with the government's program of religious moderation. Hopefully, this performance can inspire and strengthen the attitude to live better, more meaningful, and ultimately able to realize happiness for all beings and the universe," he said.

2. Full of Meaning

Siddharta The Musical: Special

Meanwhile, the Coordinator of the Performance, Markus R.A. Kepra Prasetyo conveyed that Siddharta The Musical is not just an Asian-themed Broadway musical. Instead, the story is full of meaning and values of life.

"This is not just an Asian-themed Broadway musical. This story primarily conveys a message and value about living a good and right life, staying away from suffering, and seeking the true meaning of happiness," he concluded.

"The creative packaging of dance and enchanting singing will make this message and value flow and touch the conscience," he added.

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