RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia showcased its cultural diversity on a grand scale as more than 1,000 dancers from across the Archipelago performed in a record-breaking event at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta.

The cultural performance titled “Gelora Nusantara” set a record with the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) for the largest medley dance performance representing 34 provinces, involving 1,000 dancers. The event was held to mark the 51st anniversary of TMII on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

“This achievement is an important milestone in efforts to preserve and promote Indonesia’s cultural heritage at the national level,” said Acting President Director of TMII, Ratri Paramita, in a statement received in Jakarta on Sunday, April 19, as quoted by Antara.

The program was supported by TMII's Regional Pavilions and the Dance Teachers Communication Forum, highlighting collaboration across cultural communities. “Gelora Nusantara is not just a performance, but also a platform for education and promotion of Indonesian arts and culture to the wider public,” she said.

Ratri added that the MURI record aligns with the anniversary theme, Continuous Cultural Preservation. “Through Gelora Nusantara, we want to emphasize that cultural preservation is not a one-time effort, but a continuous process that must be sustained,” she said.

More than 1,000 dancers performed traditional dances from 34 provinces in sequence, from western to eastern Indonesia.

The dances performed included Bungong Jeumpa (Aceh), Sinanggar Tulo (North Sumatra), Tang Tong Tong (West Sumatra), Lancang Kuning (Riau), Bedana (Lampung), Janger (Bali), as well as eastern Indonesian dances such as Yamko Rambe Yamko (Papua) and E Mambo Simbo (West Papua).

From Java, iconic dances such as Rek Ayo Rek (East Java), Suwe Ora Jamu (Yogyakarta), Cublak-Cublak Suweng (Central Java), Manuk Dadali (West Java), and Ondel-Ondel (Jakarta) were also performed.

The event culminated in a mass medley performance of Kicir-Kicir by all dancers, symbolizing unity in Indonesia’s cultural diversity.

Ratri emphasized that TMII continues to bring culture closer to the public through inclusive and interactive approaches, especially for younger generations.

The record achievement further strengthens TMII’s position as a leading cultural destination that not only showcases traditions but also serves as a dynamic space for interaction, learning, and cultural development.

“With Gelora Nusantara, we hope to inspire people to love and preserve Indonesian culture while expanding its promotion globally,” she concluded. ***