Indonesia’s Cultural Brilliance Shines at Korea Youth Summit 2025

TIMESINDONESIA, SOUTH KOREA – At the Korea Youth Summit 2025, organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) in Seoul, cultural strength, creativity, and collaborative spirit took center stage.

Among the dozens of international teams present, the delegation from MAN 2 Kota Malang, Indonesia, stood out and brought home more than one prestigious award.

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Captivating the Stage: Indonesia Wins Best Costume Award

One of the most anticipated segments of the forum was the Traditional Costume Parade. The delegation from MAN 2 Kota Malang drew wide attention and was awarded Best Costume in two categories:

• Male Category: Nijananda Isha Al Farisy
• Female Category: Aulia Azizahra Rusdy

Nijananda wore a traditional Sundanese outfit known as Mojang Jajaka, complete with bright yellow clothing, batik fabric, and a traditional headpiece. Meanwhile, Aulia looked stunning in a red-and-gold traditional costume from Sumatra. Both were praised for their confidence, authenticity, and strong cultural representation on an international stage.

Bringing Culture to the Global Stage: MAN 2 Kota Malang Wins Best Content Award

In addition to their success in the costume parade, MAN 2 Kota Malang also won the Best Content Award for their outstanding presentation themed on Madura traditional attire.

The team delivered an educational and visually engaging presentation, telling a rich story about the symbolic meaning and history of Madurese clothing—and how it remains culturally relevant today.

The winning team included seven talented students:

• Rania Alyanada Nadhira
• Khalisha Al Hanun Thamrin
• Aulia Azizahra Rusdy
• Salman Ahmad Farras
• Nijananda Isha Al Farisy
• Muhammad Akmal Farouq Hilmi
• Ghani Yusuf Kannabi

According to the judging panel, the team excelled in cultural accuracy, message strength, creativity, and team collaboration. Like other top groups, they brought their very best to the international stage.

“I would like to thank my parents, Mr. Yoga, everyone at school, and my teammates. I’m truly grateful to God for giving us the opportunity to join this event and win this award,” said Rania Alyanada.

Global Collaboration in Action: Group 1 Wins Best Group Award

Another major highlight came from Group 1, which was awarded the Best Group Award. The group included:

• Badar Salim Sulaiman Alfarsi
• Samantha Annisa Nurfadilla
• Maria Fernanda Camara
• Abdul Rahim Ali Mussa

With a powerful vision titled “Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Community Design”, the group addressed the theme of SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Their ideas included:

• Activating underused public spaces with community-driven programs
• Empowering youth through micro-grants and local teams
• Creating safe spaces for creative expression and emotional support
• Launching eco-friendly initiatives like ecobricks and recycling
• Prioritizing accessibility with ramps, sensory zones, and multilingual tools

Their strengths lay in effective communication, balanced participation, and thoughtful integration of diverse cultural perspectives.

Best Presenter Awards: Elevating Global Youth Voices

The prestigious Best Presenter Awards were given to individuals who stood out in their presentations for structure, clarity, and impact.

Junior Category:

• Uranzaya Bayarsaikhan (Female)
• Julius Achilles Yusingbo (Male)

Senior Category:

• Maria Fernanda Camara (Female)
• Jean-Luc Honetana (Male)

All four winners impressed the judges with their clarity, confidence, mastery of content, and ability to keep audiences engaged. They proved that public speaking remains a powerful tool for youth-driven change.

“Today was full of culture, ideas, and creativity—a beautiful fusion from different countries. I’m thrilled to take this trophy home to Mexico. I also want to encourage youth from Latin America and the Caribbean to join next year—let’s strengthen our cultural strategies and share them with the world,” said Maria Fernanda Camara of Mexico.

From traditional costumes to powerful content, from team collaborations to bold individual voices, Korea Youth Summit 2025 stands as a living testament that young people from around the world are ready to lead with meaning, vision, and purpose. These victories show that when youth speak with clarity and conviction, the world not only listens, but also finds inspiration. (*)

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