Saturday, May 3, 2025 – After going through various competition stages that began on April 26, 2025, the time has come for the best participants to receive their awards at the Nusantara Cultural Expression and Action Festival Week (NEBUKA).

NEBUKA Festival is not just an event for students of UNDIRA. As a collaborative initiative between Universitas NEBUKA, it provides an open platform for university students, high school/vocational students, and the general public to showcase their determination and skills. The festival features a variety of competitions, including MTQ (Qur'an Recitation), Debate, Singing, Badminton, Dance, and Mobile Legends E-Sports.

NEBUKA Festival has left a lasting impression with its thrilling competitions that spark adrenaline and intellectual enthusiasm. On April 27, the echoes of youthful energy, cheering spectators, and peak adrenaline filled the 6th Floor Hall of Universitas Dian Nusantara (UNDIRA) as the spectacular and prestigious Mobile Legends tournament took place.

In this electrifying event, 51 teams from diverse backgrounds—including universities, schools, general communities, and internal UNDIRA staff—competed fiercely in the digital arena, vying for the championship title. The resounding cheers of spectators and participants throughout the day reflected the aspirations of the younger generation in E-Sports while embodying an inseparable spirit of competition.

The NEBUKA stage continued to captivate audiences on the third day, May 2, with the Indonesian Debate Competition held at the 6th Floor Hall of UNDIRA. This prestigious debate competition welcomed university students from Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, and Universitas Cakrawala.

The competition was charged with dynamic exchanges and passionate academic discourse, where participants showcased brilliant ideas, courage in expressing opinions, and unwavering teamwork in defending their arguments.

The first debate motion posed the question, "Indonesia’s Cultural Diversity: A Source of Strength or a Threat to Unity?" followed by a hotly discussed topic, "Indonesia’s 12% VAT Increase: Economic Solution or Public Burden?" UNDIRA delivered a commendable performance, securing third place, while UIN Syarif Hidayatullah claimed first place in the final round.

Beyond intellectual rivalry, the debate competition symbolized freedom of thought, democratic spirit, and appreciation for diverse perspectives. The third day of NEBUKA 2025 successfully reinforced Universitas Dian Nusantara (UNDIRA) as a hub for critical thinkers, communicative individuals, and highly competitive students.

With the final chapter of this festival coming to a close, NEBUKA has created an unforgettable experience through its thrilling and intellectually stimulating competitions.

Vice Rector III, Ir. Muhammad Hasanuddin Thoyieb, M.M., emphasized that this year’s NEBUKA competition showcased extraordinary expressions of culture and academic enthusiasm from participants who bravely took the stage. He personally awarded trophies to winners across various competition categories.

"The NEBUKA Festival and the competitions as a whole serve as a stepping stone for young generations to advance toward a brighter future. Victory and defeat are merely additional values that teach us to become better and more humble individuals. The true essence of competition is the courage you all have shown by stepping forward, regardless of the final result," remarked Vice Rector III, Ir. Muhammad Hasanuddin Thoyieb, M.M.

Head of the Student Affairs Bureau, Pak Anton Kurniawan, S.P., MM., emphasized that NEBUKA is not merely a competition but a representation of youth expression within the framework of culture and technology. With the conclusion of this event, Universitas Dian Nusantara reaffirms its commitment to supporting progressive, relevant, and character-building activities.

Congratulations to all the winners! Stay passionate, young generation! See you at another NEBUKA next year—keep dreamin' and aspirin'!.