Festive Arak-Arakan Event Colors ITB April 2025 Graduation Parade
By Iko Sutrisko Prakasa Lay - Mahasiswa Matematika, 2021
Editor M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – During the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) April Graduation for the 2024/2025 academic year, the Student Association (KM ITB) at ITB organized a vibrant Graduation Parade, unifying creativity and camaraderie among graduates. The highlight of the event was the Arak-Arakan procession, held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, which served as a tribute by ITB’s Study Program Student Associations (HMPS) to the graduates’ educational journey while offering an engaging spectacle for families, the academic community, and the public.
The April 2025 Graduation Arak-Arakan Parade started at the Basecamp at Saraga’s Futsal Field and concluded at the Performance Zone at Lapangan Cinta of ITB’s Ganesha Campus. Each Study Program Student Association showcased their distinctive attributes, using hand-props and mega-props, symbolizing the identity and pride of their respective study programs.
At the Basecamp, graduates gathered for final preparations before the parade. They then proceeded together through Saraga and the Sunken Court tunnel, where each association delivered a brief speech and cheer.
The procession continued until the South Zone along a carefully designed campus route to ensure safety and order. Each association concluded the parade with a short performance in the Performance Zone before the event’s closing.
ITB’s Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Irwan Meilano, S.T., M.Sc., attended and praised the students’ enthusiasm. He described the parade as a positive and constructive expression of the educational journey students have undertaken.
Prof. Irwan also emphasized the importance of safety, order, and health amid the event’s excitement. “Enjoy the celebration and let this be the peak of your joy, but prioritize your safety, maintain your condition, and stay hydrated to avoid fatigue,” he advised.
Frida Amara Ifa Aqila (Chemical Engineering ’23), Chief Coordinator of the April 2025 Graduation Parade, explained that the parade adopted a spring-inspired theme, “In Hope of Blooming Triumph.” This theme portrayed graduates as individuals who, like flowers, have overcome challenges across various seasons to bloom in their moment of victory.
Thirty-five Study Program Student Associations participated, each presenting a procession in the Sunken Court tunnel, a key highlight of the ITB April 2025 Graduation Parade.
Through this event, ITB not only celebrates graduates’ academic achievements but also reinforces values of unity, sportsmanship, and pride in the alma mater. ITB hopes the positive spirit of the parade will inspire its academic community to continue advancing and contributing to the nation.
Translator: Nafi'ah Rahni Nugrahanti (Civil Engineering Student, 2023).
