Esaunggul.ac.id, On 2 December 2024, at 19.00 – 21.00 WIB, the Global Signature Course Series event with the theme ‘Crafting Cultural Narratives: Indonesia & Ecuador’ was successfully held virtually through the Zoom platform. The event, which raised the important theme of cultural narratives, was attended by students from Universitas Esa Unggul (Indonesia) and Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (Ecuador), as well as the general public who are interested in intercultural relations.
The event presented two main speakers who are very competent in the field of culture and education. Sri Lestari, S.Pd, M.A, Assistant Professor from Universitas Esa Unggul, opened the discussion by discussing various aspects of Indonesian culture, including traditions, arts, and the ways in which Indonesians weave their cultural stories. Sri Lestari provided insight into the importance of understanding Indonesia’s rich culture to build stronger international relations.
As the second speaker, Rosa Liliana Carrera Toapanta, M.A, Professor and Academic Coordinator at the Language Centre of Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, introduced Ecuadorian culture with all its diversity and uniqueness. Rosa Liliana revealed how Ecuadorians use language, art, and folklore to maintain and spread their cultural narratives, as well as the importance of cultural collaboration in a globalised world.
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Over the course of two hours, participants were given the opportunity to explore how the two countries, Indonesia and Ecuador, structure and develop their respective cultural narratives. Speakers highlighted interesting similarities and differences in traditions, languages, and the ways in which the people of both countries interpret their stories in the context of the modern world.
Students from Universitas Esa Unggul and Universidad Internacional del Ecuador enthusiastically participated in this session. They not only listened to the speakers’ presentations, but were also actively involved in discussions and questions and answers. The discussion provided an opportunity for the participants to share their views on the importance of intercultural understanding, as well as how they can contribute to promoting their respective cultures in the international arena.
The event was a testament to the two universities’ efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Indonesia and Ecuador. With the theme ‘Crafting Cultural Narratives,’ the event successfully provided a deep insight into how culture can be a bridge in building better international relations.
The success of this event also shows that despite being separated by geographical distance, Indonesia and Ecuador can share cultural values and traditions through digital platforms. This opens up opportunities for students and academics from both countries to continue working together in advancing cultural studies and international education.
