Bandung, WPs. - Four FPBS undergraduate and master’s students from the Sundanese Study Program, who are part of Kabumi Student Activity Unit (UKM Kabumi), successfully performed in the angklung opera “Lalayang Salaka Domas”. Staged at Dago Tea House Theater, Bandung, on Thursday (12/02/2026), the performance served as an effort to enrich artistic experience while preserving Sundanese culture.
“Alhamdulillah, for me—especially as a student from the Sundanese language education program—Kang Ade Anang, Kang Gugun, Yuke, and the others brought us to this opera as a new experience for me. It can also improve good experience,” said Sipa Saripudin, one of the Sundanese students. In addition to the four students, several alumni from the Sundanese Study Program were also involved. Below is the list of participating students and alumni.
• Ade Anang Iswara Haryanto, class of 2022 (Undergraduate student) • Yuke Maurizka, class of 2025 (Undergraduate student) • Sipa Saripudin, class of 2025 (Undergraduate student) • Gunara Fahrizal, class of 2020 (Master’s student) • Hildam Gema Amanda Firdaus, class of 2020 • Diki, class of 2011
Student involvement in the angklung opera performance aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the development of arts competencies, as well as SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through local cultural preservation and increased appreciation for Sundanese arts.
The theme “Mundinglaya Dikusumah” presented in the angklung opera was delivered beautifully by UKM Kabumi. A collaboration of traditional musical instruments such as angklung, gamelan, and suling, combined with modern instruments like guitar, drums, and bass, and wrapped in dramatic musicalization, captivated the audience. “It was very exciting—there were so many things presented. The cast and the entire team were amazing. Watching it was not only entertaining, but it also fostered a sense of pride in the Nusantara culture being showcased,” said Widiyawati, one of the audience members.
This activity also reflects FPBS UPI students’ commitment to supporting the Integrity Zone through professional and integrity-driven artistic practice. The spirit of Leading and Outstanding was evident in the quality of the students’ performance—one that not only achieved excellence, but also made a real contribution to the preservation of Sundanese culture.
Despite the audience’s enthusiasm, the performers also expressed their pride. “It was really fun, even though we only rehearsed for two months amid so many other activities. For Sundanese students, come on—join Kabumi’s open recruitment more,” said Ade Anang, a Sundanese student from the class of 2022. Meanwhile, Yuke, a Sundanese student from the class of 2025, shared, “Proud of myself because this was my first experience taking part in an opera.” (Haidar Ali Dzulfikar, Dian Hendrayana)