AIESEC in UGM in collaboration with the Office of International Affairs (OIA) UGM recently hosted Global Village 2025 at Wisma Kagama on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Bringing the theme Cultural Carousel: Wandering the Global Wanders, this was the second Global Village in 2025 after previously being held in February. It is a cultural festival aimed at introducing the rich diversity of cultures around the world, including Indonesia.
“With this year’s theme, we invite the participants to not only act as a visitor to our event, but also as someone who contributes to making cultural understanding a reality,” explained Franzeska Aurellia, the organizing committee president of Global Village 2025.
The event featured three main activities: cultural booths, country parade, and artistic performances by both Indonesian and international students. Aside from Indonesia, several other countries participated in this year’s event, including Vietnam, Sri Lanka, China, USA, Timor Leste, and Nigeria.
At their respective booths, the international students showcased their various cultural elements from their home countries, ranging from traditional food to interactive mini-games. In addition to managing their booths, some students also had the opportunity to perform on stage, presenting traditional songs and dances.
The lively and interactive atmosphere was reflected in the enthusiasm from the visitors. They moved from booth to booth, engaging with international students, sampling traditional food, and trying out mini-games.
“I made a booth displaying American cultures, and made grilled cheese for visitors to enjoy,” said Crystal Wiyono, UGM exchange student from the USA who participated in the event. “It was really fun. I’m happy that everyone gets to enjoy different cultures here, and many students were interested in my booth!” she concluded.
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