Architecture of Love of Nature (ARCA) 2023: Serving the World/Universe in Harmonization with Nature
Architecture Love Nature (ARCA) 2023 will be held at Cok Camp, Jl. Mawar 2, Candikuning, Kec. Baturiti, Tabanan Regency, Bali On July 12 and 13 2023. This activity carries the theme "Adarma Andum Arcapada" which is taken from Sanskrit which means "Serve the World/Universe". The purpose of this activity is to strengthen the relationship between the Architectural academic community in accordance with the Tri Dharma of Higher Education and also to achieve harmonization with nature.
Activities started on Tuesday with environmental cleaning at the Shiva Buddhist Temple and around Cok Camp. All participants, which consisted of students from Batch 2022 of the Architecture Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University and previous batches who had not had time to take part in ARCA activities, also participated in this community service activity. They work together to clean up the surrounding environment with enthusiasm and togetherness.
After that, the event continued with remarks from the Coordinating Study Program and Deputy Dean III, as well as lecturer presentations. The success of ARCA was also marked by the release of 600 tilapia fingerlings to the surrounding environment. Lecturers and students participated in this activity as part of an effort to create harmony between humans and nature.
One of the important moments in ARCA 2023 was the presentation of the top 5 Scientific Writing Competition (LKTI) which was attended by Batch 2022 students. This LKTI had the theme "Creative Movement Based on Sustainable Development in the Context of Realizing Indonesia Green Growth and Global Goals 2023". This presentation was witnessed by the jury, lecturers of the Faculty of Engineering Architecture Study Program, as well as all committee members and other students. The enthusiasm and innovative ideas of the LKTI participants aroused the enthusiasm to contribute to realizing Indonesia's green growth and global goals. In the evening, the ARCA activity continued with a dazzling mandala screening. This event was followed by social gathering activities, where all participants could enjoy delicious dishes while forging close social relationships.
The next day started with morning exercises which refreshed the enthusiasm of all participants. After that, exciting games were held which sparked joy and cooperation among them. Togetherness and the spirit of mutual support is the message that radiates in every activity.
ARCA 2023 has ended successfully, realizing its vision and goals in strengthening relations between the architectural academic community and establishing harmony with nature. This activity has a positive impact in realizing Indonesia's green growth and global goals. All participants left ARCA with unforgettable memories and a burning passion to continue contributing to the world and the universe.