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Bali Beach Convention by The Meru

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Program Pesta Rakyat
29 - 30 August 2025 | Art Center Bali

15.00 - 15.10

Welcoming Speech

- Representative by the Government of Bali Province

15.10 - 15.15

Opening Speech

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta | Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta

Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

15.15 - 15.20

Opening Remarks by MC & Cultural Blessing

Opening remarks by MC and cultural blessing

15.20 - 15.25

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 1

Balinese Traditional Pendet Dance as Welcome Dance Performance to open the festives

15.25 - 15.35

Interactive Crowd moment & introduction CHANDI

Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction

15.35 - 15.40

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 2

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 2

15.40 - 16.00

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

16.00 - 16.10

Break & Culinary session (Experience at booth UMKM)

For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths

16.10 - 16.15

Welcome Remarks by MC

Welcome remarks by MC

16.15 - 16.20

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 3

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 3

16.20 - 16.30

Interactive Crowd moment & introduction CHANDI

Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction

16.30 - 16.35

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 4

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 4

16.35 - 17.35

Headliner Performance

• Jegeg Bulan
• Bus Marlet

17.35 - 18.00

Audience Interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

18.00 - 19.00

Break and Culinary Session (Experience at booth UMKM)

For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths

19.00 - 19.15

Welcome Remarks by MC

Welcome remarks by MC

19.15 - 19.20

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 5

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 5

19.20 - 19.35

Audience Interaction - Cultural Trivia, Giveaway with MC

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

19.35 - 20.45

Headliner Performance

Bonbon Skoozy
• Joni Agung & Double T Band

20.45 - 21.00

Closing Remarks & Countdown to main event of CHANDI

Closing remarks & countdown

21.00

End of Program Day 1/2

End of Program Day 1/2

Program Pesta Rakyat — Discovery Mall
29 - 30 August 2025 | Discovery Mall Bali

16.00 - 16.10

Welcoming Speech

- Representative by the Government of Bali Province

16.10 - 16.15

Opening Speech

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta | Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta

Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

16.15 - 16.20

Opening Remarks by MC & Cultural Blessing

Opening remarks by MC and cultural blessing

16.20 - 16.25

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 1

Balinese Traditional Pendet Dance as Welcome Dance Performance to open the festives

16.25 - 16.35

Interactive Crowd moment & introduction CHANDI

Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction

16.35 - 16.40

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 2

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 2

16.40 - 17.00

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

17.00 - 17.10

Break & Culinary session (Experience at booth UMKM)

For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths

17.10 - 17.15

Welcome Remarks by MC

Welcome remarks by MC

17.15 - 17.20

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 3

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 3

17.20 - 17.30

Interactive Crowd moment & introduction CHANDI

Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction

17.30 - 17.35

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 4

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 4

17.35 - 18.35

Headliner Performance

• Yessy Diana
• Agapeea

18.35 - 19.00

Audience Interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

19.00 - 20.00

Break and Culinary Session (Experience at booth UMKM)

For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths

20.00 - 20.15

Welcome Remarks by MC

Welcome remarks by MC

20.15 - 20.20

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 5

Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 5

20.20 - 20.35

Audience Interaction - Cultural Trivia, Giveaway with MC

Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC

20.35 - 21.45

Headliner Performance

Gus Yuda
• Kecap Asin

21.45 - 22.00

Closing Remarks & Countdown to main event of CHANDI 2025

Closing remarks & countdown

22.00

End of Program Day 1/2

End of Program Day 1/2

Welcoming Dinner Ministerial
2 September 2025 : Terrace Garden Bali Beach Lawn Area

17.00 - 18.00

Registration

• Registration
• Handing over Balinese bamboo fan as souvenir
• Accompanied by live Rindik music

18.00 - 18.10

Balinese Blessing Ceremony

Balinese Blessing Ceremony with Priest blessing the event

18.10 - 18.15

Opening by MC

18.15 - 18.30

Welcome speech

Dr. Fadli Zon | The Minister of Culture Republic of Indonesia

Dr. Fadli Zon

Dr. Fadli Zon

Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

18.30 - 19.25

Dinner Service

• Food Parade (Soup Served) accompanied by live Rindik music
• Dinner set menu style accompanied by Acoustic Music

19.25 - 19.55

Fire Kecak Dance Performance

19.55 - 20.00

Closing by MC

Day 1 : Opening & Ministerial Summit
3 September 2025 : Bali Beach Convention Center - The Meru Sanur

08.00 - 09.00

Registration, Coffee Break

Registration and coffee break for delegates and participants.

08.55 - 09.00

President of the Republic of Indonesia Entering Ballroom

Arrival of the President and entrance into the ballroom.

09.00 - 09.05

Welcome Balinese Dance

Traditional Balinese dance to open the summit.

09.05 - 09.10

Opening

Official opening of the Chandi 2025 Day 1.

09.10 - 09.20

Chairman’s Report

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta | Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta

Prof. Bambang Wibawarta

Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

09.20 - 09.25

Remark

Opening remark.

Prof. Dr. Pratikno

Prof. Dr. Pratikno

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

09.20 - 09.35

Welcome Speech

Welcome speech by Dr. Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.

Dr. Fadli Zon

Dr. Fadli Zon

Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

09.40 - 09.55

Art Performance: Sound of Nusantara

Art Performance Sound of Nusantara : Maha Meredangga Nuswantara Praba Buana Prastawa

09.55 - 10.40

Keynote Speech

Prabowo Subianto | President of Republic of Indonesia.

Prabowo Subianto

Prabowo Subianto

President of Republic of Indonesia

10.40 - 10.50

Opening Ceremony of CHANDI 2025

Opening Ceremony of CHANDI 2025

10.50 - 10.55

President and all Ministers Proceed to Pre-Function

President and all Ministers Proceed to Pre-Function

10.55 - 11.10

Photo Session of All Ministers at BBC Pre-Function Area Doorstop Media

Photo Session of All Ministers at BBC Pre-Function Area Doorstop Media

10.55 - 11.10

Balinese Dance: Abarisan Sudamala Deeang Nusantara

Balinese Dance: Abarisan Sudamala Deeang Nusantara

11.10 - 11.35

Keynote Address: Culture as the Key to Future Global Sustainability

Shilpa Shetty | Indian Actress, Model, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Author

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty

Indian Actress, Model, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Author

11.35 - 12.05

Keynote Address: The Role of Youth in Fostering Peace Through Culture

(*TBA)

12.05 - 12.10

Conclusion of the Opening Session

Conclusion and wrap-up of the opening session.

12.10 - 13.20

Lunch

Lunch break for all participants.

13.00 - 17.00

Ministerial Summit

• Opening Statement by The Minister of Culture of RI
• Country Statement
• Conclusion and closing by The Minister of Culture of RI

14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30

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Panel Discussion 1

• Topic: “Reclaiming History, Restoring Justice: International Cooperation for Repatriation and the Fight Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Objects”
• Co-Host: ICOM
• Panelists:
1) Prof. I Ketut Ardhana, PhD (Professor of Asian History, Udayana University)
2) I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja (Diplomat)
3) Abstract Presentation – Noor Fahmi Pramuji (Khairun University, Ternate, the Republic of Indonesia)
4) Abstract Presentation – Muhammad Fahmi Reksa Al Farisi (SOAS University of London, United Kingdom)
• Moderator: Budi Trinovari, Chair of ICOM Indonesia
• Q&A Session
• Note: Coffee and snacks will be served during the discussion

14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30

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Panel Discussion 2

• Topic: “Traditional Knowledge and Local Practices in Building Resilient and Inclusive Societies in the Post-2030 World”
• Co Host: ICOMOS
• Panelists:
1) Prof.Dr. I Wayan Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn. (Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali)
2) Mr. Zou Yi Qing Member of Scientific Committe of Cultural Resiliency, ICOMOS China
3) Abstract Presentation – Elvira Rufriani B. Kawaliong (Padjadjaran University, Bandung, The Republic of Indonesia)
4) Abstract Presentation – Arif Hukmi (Makassar Islamic University, Makassar, The Republic of Indonesia)
• Moderator: Dra. Nazrina Zuryani, M.A., Ph.D, Head of Bali Province branch of Indonesia Sociology Association
• Q&A Session

14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30

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Panel Discussion 3

• Topic: “Financing the Future of Culture: Unlocking Investment for Preservation and Innovation”
• CO HOST: Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI)
• Panelists:
1) Dr. Donovan Rypkema (President of Heritage Strategies International)
2) Hasti Tarekat Dipowijoyo (Founder of Heritage Hands-on in Amsterdam and Co‑Chair of Advisory Board of the Asian Network for Industrial Heritage)
3)Abstract Presentation – Ahmad Saifudin Mutaqi (Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta & Sustainable Inclusive Heritage Economic Community/KEPel)
4) Abstract Presentation – Sultan Prasasti (Maastricht University, Netherlands)
• Moderator: Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh, M.Arch. (Chairperson of the Indonesian Heritage Trust)
• Q&A Session

14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30

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Panel Discussion 4

• Topic: “Responding the Climate Risks to Heritage and Fostering Culture‑Based Climate Action”
• Co Host: BRIN
• Panelists:
1) Professor R. Michael Feener — Professor of Cross‑Regional Studies at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University
2) Dr. Wengki Ariando — Indonesian activist‑researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV) in Leiden
3) Abstract Presentation – Dewa Ayu Prisma Dewi (BALIDOC Film & Documentary Community
4) Abstract Presentation – Bima Maulana Putra (Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia)
• Moderator: Marlon Ririmasse — Head of Research Center Archaeology of Environmental, Maritime and Sustainable Culture
• Q&A Session

17.30 - 18.00

Break for VIP Dinner Preparation

Break for VIP Dinner preparation.

18.00 - 19.30

The Invitees enter the Bali Beach Convention Ballroom 1 & 2

The Invitees enter the Bali Beach Convention Ballroom 1 & 2.

20.00 - 22.00

CHANDI Music Performance

Andi Rianto's Band with Judika, Lyodra, Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL), Joey Alexander, Michael Anthony Kwok, Chelsea Islan

Musical Performance
3 September 2025 | Bali Beach Convention Center Ballroom 1-2

18.30 - 20.00

Registration by Kiosk

• Registration by Kiosk (badge meeting pass mandatory)
• Dinner for Minister and VIP at Roso Restaurant
• Dinner for Delegates at Foyer BBC 1-2

19.30 - 20.00

Door open

Door open

20.00 - 20.05

Opening by MC

Opening by MC

20.05 - 20.15

Speech

Speech from The Minister of Culture RI, Mr. Fadli Zon

Dr. Fadli Zon

Dr. Fadli Zon

Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

20.15 - 21.55

CHANDI Music Performance

Andi Rianto's Band with Judika, Lyodra, Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL), Joey Alexander, Michael Anthony Kwok, Chelsea Islan.

21.55 - 22.00

Closing by MC

Dispersion

Day 2 : CHANDI PLENARY
4 September 2025 | Bali Beach Convention Center - The Meru Sanur

08.00 - 09.00

Registration

Registration, Coffee Break

09.50 - 18.55

OPENING MC

Opening by MC

05.55 - 09.00

Special Opening Performance by Mainamind - Japan

Born to a guitarist father and a dancer mother, she began taking various dance lessons from the age of three. She also earned the title of Natori in the Fujima school of traditional Japanese dance. In 2012, she began her career as part of a group, which she left in April 2022. The following month, in May 2022, she launched her solo career as Maina Mind.

09.08 - 10.40

PLENARY 1: Culture for the Future: Heritage, Identity, and Innovation

Keynote Speech: Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo | Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indonesian Heritage Agency
“Culture for The Future” (15 minutes)

Moderator:
Dr. Luh Gede Saraswati Putri Lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Indonesia

Panelists:
Kazembe Kazembe (Zimbabwe)
Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage of The Republic of Zimbabwe
He Lu (China)
Associate Professor of School of Arts of Nanfang College•Guangzhou
Evelise Bruneau (France)
Conservatrice en charge des collections Asie du Sud- Est
Prof. dr. Wim van den Doel (Netherland)
Dean Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities
Janet DeNeefe (Indonesia)
Founder Yayasan Mudra Swari and Director of Ubud Food Festival

Q&A

Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo

Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indonesian Heritage Agency

10.40 - 12.50

PLENARY 2: Tradition Meets Modernity: The Power of Culture to Build Bridges Across Nations and Promote Global Cultural Leadership

Keynote Speech: Jean Couteau | Art Historian, Curator, Writer, and Bali Cultural Observer
“The Power of Culture” (15 minutes)

Moderator:
Mr. Bre Redana Indonesian Writer

Panelists:
Giring Ganesha Djumaryo (Indonesia)
Deputy Minister Of Culture Of The Republic Of Indonesia
Ella Weiner (USA)
Global Affairs Specialist, Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
Franky Raden (Indonesia)
Founder & Director of Indonesian National Orchestra)
Tiara Jacquelina (Malaysia)
Actress, Film Producer, Musical Theater Producer, Singer, and Founder of The Enfiniti Academy of Musical Theatre and Performing Arts
Summer Xia (UK)
British Council Country Director Indonesia & Southeast Asia
Mr. Jules Irrmann (France)
Director of Institut Français d'Indonésie (IFI)

Q&A

Jean Couteau

Jean Couteau

Art Historian, Curator, Writer, and Bali Cultural Observer

12.50 - 14.00

Lunch

Lunch

14.10 - 15.50

PLENARY 3: Youth Panel

Keynote Speaker: Ni Putu Pradnya Lalita Nara, Student from Green School Bali
“Culture, Sustainability and the Future” (15 minutes)

Panelists:
Angga Dwimas Sasongko (Indonesia)
Film Director
Chelsea Islan (Indonesia)
Actress
Fauzi Ismail (Singapore)
President of Singapore Heritage Society
Maina Ogawa (Japan)
Japanese Actress, Voice Actress and Singer

Q&A

15.50 - 16.10

• Bali Cultural Initiative Declaration
• Conclusion and Closing Ceremony by Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Fadli Zon (Attended by all the Ministers and Delegates)

16.10 - 16.40

Coffee Break, Transfer to Workshops Session

Coffee Break, Transfer to Workshops Session

16.40 - 18.10 Session 1: 13:00 – 15:00 Session 2: 15:15 – 17:15

Workshops on Cultural Heritage (parallel session)

Workshops on Cultural Heritage (Parallel Session):
• Workshop Batik Making
• Workshop Traditional Dance
• Workshop Music (Angklung)
• Workshop Keris Making (Javanese Traditional Dagger)
• Workshop Making Indonesian Traditional Mask

For detail rundown, please download the following schedule:

Download Workshop Rundown (PDF)

18.10 - 20.10

Break for Networking Preparation

Break for Networking Preparation

20.10 - 22.10

Networking Event: Dangdut on The Beach

Networking Event: Dangdut on The Beach

Day 3 : COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS & STUDY VISITS
5 September 2025 | Bali Beach Convention Center - The Meru Sanur

08.00 - 08.30

All Delegates standby at Lobby The Meru

All Delegates standby at Lobby The Meru

08.30 - 09.00

Transfer to ISI Bali and Udayana University of Bali

Transfer to ISI Bali and Udayana University of Bali

09.00 - 11.30

Seminar at ISI Bali:

"Future of Intangible Cultural Heritage”
Involvement of UNESCO and Academics to discuss the preservation of non‑physical cultural assets (music, dance, cuisine, and rituals).

Download Rundown Seminar ISI (PDF)

09.00 - 11.30

Seminar, Udayana University of Bali :

"Digital Heritage & AI for Culture”
Exploring AI technology for documenting and digitizing cultural Heritage.

Download Rundown Seminar Udayana (PDF)

11.30 - 13.00

Lunch at ISI Bali

Lunch at ISI Bali

11.30 - 13.00

Lunch at Udayana University of Bali

Lunch at Udayana University of Bali

13.00 - 14.00

From ISI Bali Transfer to Penglipuran Village or Green School Bali

From ISI Bali Transfer to Penglipuran Village or Green School Bali

13.00 - 14.00

From Udayana University of Bali Transfer to Penglipuran Village or Green School Bali

From Udayana University of Bali Transfer to Penglipuran Village or Green School Bali

14.00 - 17.00

From ISI Bali, participant may choose study visit to Green School or visit Penglipuran Village

From ISI Bali, participant may choose study visit to Green School or visit Penglipuran Village

14.00 - 17.00

From Udayana University of Bali, participant may choose study visit to Green School or visit Penglipuran Village

From Udayana University of Bali, participant may choose study visit to Green School or visit Penglipuran Village

17.00 - 18.00

Back to the Bali Beach Convention Hotel by The Meru, Sanur

End of The Program

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Selected Abstract Announcement
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CHANDI2025 Ministerial Summit Concept Note
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CHANDI2025 Ministerial Summit Session Guidelines
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Bali Cultural Initiative Declaration 2025
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CHANDI2025 Ministerial Summit Order of Business
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