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huang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, The Great Wall The next event was Indonesian Day and it was held
of China, and The Forbidden City. The students on Monday, October 12th, 2020. It was opened by
were amazed by the details of the Terracotta Raphaniel Mischa’s with Javanese greetings and an
Army and were able to learn that they were made inspiring Wayang performance which was presented
to accompany the first emperor of China into the by Ms. Eva Zahora, S.Si., M.M. The festival continued
afterlife. The virtual tour continued to The Great with Javanese lettering finalists’ artwork virtual
Wall where the students could enjoy its awesome exhibition and Indonesian story telling finalist
view from above and understand its function in performance. The excitement of Petra Acitya Cultural
the past. Their journey ended in The Forbidden Festival increased when the virtual art performances
City where they could explore the beauty of began. Some Indonesian traditional songs such as
Chinese imperial architecture. After enjoying the Yamko Rambe Yamko, Manuk Dadali, Kampuang Nan
virtual tour, the students were shown some Jauh di Mato, Ampar-Ampar Pisang, O Ina Ni Keke,
Chinese traditional snacks and learned some fun and Butet were presented with music, monologue,
facts and stories about them. The next activity and traditional dance which were prepared and
was an inspiring talk show presented by lao shi performed by the students. The performances were
Jessica Nondolesmono, B. Ed., M.TCSOL. where not only enjoyed by all teachers and students of
the students could get some insight into studying Petra Acitya; Mr. Kasmuri, S.Pd. and Ms. Melia
in China. The day was ended by performances of Santoso, S.Pd. from PPPK Petra Directorate of
Mandarin Singing Contest finalists. Education also watched the art performance and
gave the students some advice and encouragement.

English Day, which was held on October 13th, 2020, was the last day of
Petra Acitya Cultural Festival. The festival started with a talk show
presented by Mr. Agustinus Dias S., S.Pd., M.S. and Mr. Albertus Ronny
R., S.Pd., with Mr. Keith Tang, ACT Regional Academic Manager, as the
keynote speaker. The discussion was about the role of ACT in providing
the skills that are needed in the 21st century and the role of English in
order to be a global citizen for Petra Acitya students. Mr Keith
emphasized the importance of communication, collaboration, creativity
and critical thinking in order to be successful in this era. After the talk
show, the students enjoyed presentations about unique cultures around
the world by the finalists of the Public Speaking Competition. At the end,
Petra Acitya Cultural Festival was closed by students’ virtual performing
arts online voting from the audience.

Through this event, Petra Acitya has expanded students’ knowledge through fun
learning and activities. As there are four major skills that are needed in order to be
successful in the 21st century, Petra Acitya has provided such opportunities for the
students. They were able to develop their communicative and collaborative skills by doing
multidisciplinary teamwork in the preparation and finalization of their virtual art performances.
The students were encouraged to be creative and confident in showing their talents to their friends,
teachers and relatives in their performances during Petra Acitya Cultural Festival.

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