Approaching Peace through the Performing Arts

I Wayan, Rai. S (2012) Approaching Peace through the Performing Arts. Mudra (JURNAL SENI BUDAYA), 1. pp. 89-91. ISSN 0854-3461

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Abstract

This paper examines case studies from Indonesia and the United States of formal an informal performing arts education initiatives that have achieved constructive community change in an effort toward realizing peace. Through this examination I demonstrate that active participants in the performing arts become active contributors to the improvement of self-image, community, and nation. Producing a performing is necessarily a cooperative, collaborative effort. Consequently, participants learn how to accomplish positive change through reciprocal cooperation more broadly within their communities. Performing arts education is not a means to an end – that is, a final performance – but, rather, a strategy to communicate cultural values ranging from religion to society and ethics. It is a tool to realize both intracomunal and cross-cultural mutual understanding and respect. Finally, for participants, performing arts education is an enjoyable activity and thus, demonstrates that the most successful and sustainable peace education initiatives are those that are personally gratifying for participants. Key Words : Performing arts, education, initiatives

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