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

UC and UTM Students Present Murals in Kota Lama 

23 Februari 2025

KBRN, Surabaya : Collaborating with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), the Ciputra University (UC) campus presents the “Uniting Colors in Creativity and Heritage” program which runs 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 students from the University and four lecturers from the University of Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) from various departments participated in this activity.

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

“History of Surabaya’s Past” was the chosen theme, a collaboration among UC, the Surabaya City Culture, Sports, and Tourism Office (Disbudpar), and related parties, as a form of support for the revitalisation program of Surabaya’s Old Town.

Mliwis Street was chosen as the mural site because it is near the Old Town area and attracts high visitor traffic. It is hoped that this mural will become a new tourist attraction enjoyed by both Surabaya residents and visitors 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 engagement across countries,” Gelar said.