In order to commemorate the 100th Anniversary, the Faculty of Law (FH) of Universitas Indonesia (UI) held Konferensi Pers Pesta Raya Justisia (Justisia Festival Press Conference). This Press Conference presented several speakers, including the Dean of FHUI, Dr. Parulian Paidi Aritonang, Chair of the Dies Natalis Committee, Dr. Brian Amy Prastyo, Chair of BEM FHUI Muhammad Alif Lathif, and representative of the FHUI Alumni Association (ILUNI), Aditya Prakasa.
In his remarks, the Dean of FHUI, Dr. Parulian Paidi Aritonang said that the Justisia Festival is an event designed to celebrate the long journey of FH UI for one hundred years and reaffirm FH UI’s commitment to fighting for justice in Indonesia. “Through this event, we want to illustrate that FH UI is not only committed to quality legal education, but also to togetherness and excitement which are an important part of campus life. This is a moment for the entire FH UI academic community to celebrate our identity,” said Dr. Parulian.
The Justisia Festival will be the culmination of the entire series of FHUI’s 100th Anniversary celebrations which will take place on October 28, 2024, at the FH UI Depok Campus. This event aims to combine the spirit of justice, togetherness, and excitement in one big celebration that also reflects UI as an inclusive, tolerant, superior, and independent campus. Not only is it a place to reflect on FHUI’s long journey, but it is also a symbol of the solidarity of all FHUI residents in building a better future.
The Justisia Festival will also present various interesting activities, such as academic discussions, art and cultural performances, legal exhibitions, sports competitions, and music concerts involving students, lecturers, alumni, and partners of FH UI. In addition, the committee has also prepared a special surprise for all participants to provide a memorable experience.
The Chairperson of the FHUI Anniversary Committee, Dr. Brian Amy Prastyo, explained that the preparations for the Justisia Festival were well-developed. “We have designed this event in such a way as to reflect the spirit of justice and togetherness. The technical, logistical, and conceptual preparations for the event have gone well, and we hope that the Justisia Festival can be enjoyed by all FHUI residents and also the general public who attend,” said Dr. Brian.
The Head of BEM FHUI, Muhammad Alif Lathif, also said that students played an active role in ensuring that the Justisia Festival became an unforgettable event. “We are proud to be part of this historic moment. FHUI is our second home, and the Justisia Festival is a symbol of the unity and togetherness of students, lecturers, and alumni,” he said.
Meanwhile, ILUNI FHUI, Adithya Prakasa added that the role of alumni is also important in making this event a success. The election of the new ILUNI chairman will be held simultaneously with the peak event, reflecting the importance of alumni contributions in building FHUI in the future. Adithya hopes that alumni can actively participate, showing a strong sense of family between alumni and alma mater.
With thorough preparation and full support from the entire academic community, the Justisia Festival is expected to be a meaningful and lively historic celebration, as well as a moment of reflection and unity for the entire FHUI family.
