Sound Healing as an Alternative Wellness: Kemenparekraf’s Support
Jakarta, July 22, 2024 – The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is backing the implementation of “Sound Healing as an Alternative Wellness in Indonesia,” set to take place on July 24, 2024, at Balairung Soesilo Soedarman, Sapta Pesona Building, Jakarta, coinciding with “International Self-care Day.”
Appreciation from Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has expressed his appreciation for sound healing as an alternative wellness approach.
Mental Health Study in Jakarta
“I highly appreciate sound healing as an alternative wellness method in Indonesia. During my time in Jakarta (serving as Deputy Governor of DKI), we conducted a study and found that 20 percent of the Jakarta population is dealing with some form of mental health issue,” Sandiaga shared during “The Weekly Brief With Sandi Uno” at Sapta Pesona Building, Jakarta, on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Sound healing is known as a music therapy that helps calm the mind and assist patients experiencing anxiety or depression.
The Musical Instruments Used
This therapy utilizes traditional musical instruments like gamelan, flute, and others, as well as instrumental music.
Kemenparekraf’s Focus on “Mental, Healing & Spirituality”
In 2023, Kemenparekraf established the attraction category “Mental, Healing & Spirituality” for wellness tourism, offering experiences in mental health, non-medical healing, as well as spiritual and mindfulness activities.
Importance of Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Nova Riyanti Yusuf
Director of the National Mental Health Center – Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital, Dr. Nova Riyanti Yusuf, emphasized how vital mental health is.
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Sound healing can be a significant intervention for early psychosis, according to Nova.
The Ministry of Health supports this topic as a promotive and preventive action in wellness tourism in Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Cultural Wealth: Sound Healing
Indonesia boasts many traditional musical instruments that can be utilized in sound healing, such as gamelan and angklung.
Promoting Wellness Tourism
By tapping into our cultural wealth, we can introduce sound healing to other countries for the same purpose, promoting wellness tourism, stated Vensya.
Director of Special Interest Tourism at Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf, Itok Parikesit, mentioned that the sound healing event will attract participants from various sectors.
Participants and World Vegan Organization’s Presence
30 percent will be Kemenparekraf employees, while 70 percent will consist of a mix from the Jakarta Provincial Government, academics, associations, sports communities, health institutions, and educational institutions in Jakarta and surrounding areas.
The President of the World Vegan Organization (WVO) & Vegan Society of Indonesia (VSI), Dr. Susianto Tseng, M.K.M., will also be in attendance.
