Just Dance

In the “jogetin aja” political campaign, all criticisms are swept under the dance floor. What human rights violations? Just dance it off. Ethics? Ethics your head.

Ayu Utami

December 25, 2023

PERHAPS this is very caricatural. But imagine yourself as an art enthusiast, with a penchant for Indonesian contemporary dance. The slogan “jogetin aja”, "just dance it off", from candidate number 2 of the 2024 Indonesian presidential election would indeed hit hard. Not only does it mock those who feel that the discussion of opposing ideas is being devalued by “busting a move”, it is also a gut punch for cultural circle

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