This November, Indoindians proudly took part in an event that perfectly reflects the spirit of Indonesia — Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, unity in diversity. The SAKA Market Vol.3, held on 8–9 November 2025 at Urban Forest Cipete, carried the theme “Bhinneka Land: Indonesia’s Eco, Cultural and Tourism Harmony.”
The two-day event transformed the lush green space of Urban Forest into a lively festival of culture, creativity, and sustainability. Inspired by ecotourism, SAKA Market brings together eco-conscious brands, local artisans, cultural performances, workshops, and interactive installations — all aimed at celebrating Indonesia’s diverse heritage while empowering local businesses.
Visitors could enjoy a variety of exciting programs, including Silent Book Reading, Live Performances & Musical Picnic, Cultural Painting Competition, Poetry Musical & Cultural Dance, Batik Workshops, Keroncong in the Garden, Puppet Show + Afternoon Tea, and many more. It was a true celebration of community and togetherness.
Unity in Rhythm: When Cultures Dance as One
One of the most beautiful moments of the weekend was the Unity in Rhythm session — a performance that reminded everyone that unity isn’t just a word, it’s a rhythm that connects us all.
In this special session, Indoindians collaborated with SAKA Market to present a captivating Indian classical dance performance namely a Bharatnatyam Fusion with two songs entitled “Jiya Jale x Ramta Jogi”, performed by the talented Nritya Dharma Dance Group.
This collaboration beautifully symbolized the harmony between Indonesian and Indian cultures, a friendship that continues to grow through art and shared values of respect, beauty, and devotion.
The performance combined two legendary Indian songs which are “Jiya Jale” and “Ramta Jogi” reimagined in a modern fusion style.
In Bharatnatyam, this fusion piece represented an emotional and spiritual journey of love.
The “Jiya Jale” segment expressed tender emotions through graceful gestures, soft abhinaya (expressions), and elegant movements. Then came “Ramta Jogi”, shifting the mood into a more dynamic and passionate energy, symbolizing strength, devotion, and the surrender of the soul.
The performance left the audience mesmerized. The dance is a seamless blend of classic and contemporary, emotion and energy, India and Indonesia.
A Magical Finale with Ardhito Pramono
The evening grew even more vibrant when Nritya Dharma Dance Group returned to the stage — this time collaborating with one of Indonesia’s most beloved musicians, Ardhito Pramono. Ardhito delighted the audience with an engaging setlist that included Here We Go, Trash Talkin, Muda Mudi Jakarta, What Do U Feel, I Just, Fine Today, 925, Bitterlove, Ordinary Days, Waking Up, and Sudah.
In a special highlight, Indoindians collaborated with Ardhito on his hit song Muda Mudi Jakarta, featuring a modern dance performance by Nritya Dharma Dance Group. The fusion of Ardhito’s soulful vocals and dynamic choreography created a magical moment that perfectly embodied the spirit of cultural harmony and youthful energy.
Together, Ardhito and Nritya Dharma created a soulful and joyful atmosphere, blending heartfelt melodies with rhythmic movements that invited everyone to join in. The night ended with the audience dancing together under the stars, in a colorful cultural streetwear vibe — a perfect reflection of unity in rhythm.
A Celebration of Friendship and Diversity
Through this collaboration, Indoindians once again highlighted the beauty of cross-cultural friendship between India and Indonesia.
SAKA Market Vol.3 was not just a bazaar — it was a space where cultures met, danced, and celebrated together, showing that harmony in diversity is not just an idea, but a living, breathing rhythm that connects us all.
