Kecapi is a traditional string instrument of the Dayak ethnic community, played by plucking its strings. Karungut, meanwhile, is a traditional oral literary art form of the Dayak people in Central Kalimantan, usually presented in the form of poetic verses sung melodically. These cultural activities are traditionally known among the Dayak community as mangacapi and mangarungut.

To introduce and revive these cultural traditions among younger generations, the Kapuas Regency Government organized a large-scale cultural performance involving 1,000 students from 17 districts across the regency. Participants included elementary, junior high, senior high school students, and university students.

During the event, participants performed traditional kecapi music while chanting karungut verses that reflected the rich cultural identity of the Dayak people. The program was designed not only as a cultural preservation effort but also as an educational activity to strengthen young people’s understanding of their ancestral heritage.

According to the organizers, mangacapi and mangarungut have long served as important cultural media for conveying moral values, advice, and life lessons within Dayak society. Through music and lyrical storytelling, these traditions play a role in character building, social education, and the preservation of indigenous identity.

MURI stated that the achievement highlighted the importance of safeguarding traditional arts while encouraging younger generations to actively participate in preserving Indonesia’s cultural heritage.