Source : https://www.rri.co.id/iptek/1343370/mahasiswa-uc-dan-utm-hadirkan-mural-di-kota-lama

UC and UTM Students Present Murals in Old Town

KBRN, Surabaya: In collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Ciputra University (UC) is presenting the “Uniting Colours in Creativity and Heritage” program, which will run from February 16 to 22, 2025.

One of the activities of the “Uniting Colours in Creativity and Heritage” program is the creation of a mural themed on the history of Surabaya’s past.

Galela Nanggala Wahyu Sagara Putra, S.Hum., M.Han., Vice Head of International Relations at Ciputra University, stated that nearly 20 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) students and four lecturers from various departments participated in this activity.

“We invite lecturers, educational staff, and students from the UC Visual Communication (VCD) Study Program to participate in this mural creation activity,” said Gelar, Saturday (2/22/2025).

“The History of Surabaya’s Society in the Past” was chosen as the theme, a collaboration between UC, the Surabaya City Culture, Sports, and Tourism Office, and related parties as a form of support for the revitalisation program of Surabaya’s Old Town area.

Mliwis Street was chosen as the location for the mural, as it is located not far from the Old Town area and has a high visitor count. It is hoped that this mural will become a new tourist attraction for both Surabaya residents and tourists from outside the city.

“The mural will be created on a 7.5 x 3 meter surface, involving creative collaboration between UC and UTM students,” he explained.

“The goal of this program is to strengthen international cooperation, particularly in non-academic fields, highlighting creativity, cultural exchange, and student involvement across countries,” Gelar said.