Malaysia, 28 September 2026: Two students from the International Community Service Programme at Nahdlatul Ulama Makhdum Ibrahim University in Tuban, Sani Latifatul Khilmina and Geubrina Firdaus Suharma, introduced the Miyang dance a traditional dance from Tuban, East Java to the children of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia. The event forms part of an initiative to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia’s regions to the younger generation who have grown up far from their homeland. Through dance, the children are encouraged to explore Indonesian culture in a more intimate, interactive and enjoyable way. During the session, Sani and Geubrina first demonstrated some of the basic movements of the Miyang dance. The children were then invited to follow the movements step by step and practise them together. The atmosphere was lively, with the participants showing great enthusiasm as they followed each movement. Sani Latifatul Khilmina said that the aim of introducing the Miyang dance was not only to teach dance movements, but also to introduce the region’s cultural identity to Indonesian children in Malaysia. “It is my sincere hope that, through this introduction to the Miyang dance, the children will come to recognise that Indonesia possesses a rich and diverse cultural heritage, including the culture originating from Tuban. I also hope this activity can foster a sense of love and pride in Indonesian culture. Although they are growing up far from their homeland, I hope they will remain aware of their cultural roots and have a desire to get to know Indonesia better,” said Sani. In his view, introducing children to their culture from an early age is important so that Indonesian children living abroad can maintain a close connection with their homeland’s cultural heritage. The Miyang dance serves as a means of introducing Tuban’s culture whilst also providing an opportunity for children to engage directly with Indonesian art forms. For these two students, this activity also formed part of the UNUMA Tuban International Community Service Programme, aimed at sharing knowledge and introducing Indonesian culture to the Indonesian community in Malaysia. Through this simple activity, the Miyang dance was not only introduced as a dance form, but also served as a bridge to showcase Tuban’s rich cultural heritage to the younger generation of Indonesians living abroad. Author: Sani Latifatul Khilmina