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There are many ways to promote Indonesia. People or institution have their own style and character to make Indonesia become more well known to other countries. Ministry of Culture and Tourism has routine agenda to participate World Travel fair like it has done in Shanghai, China last year or Ministry of National Education that routinely gives the scholarship to foreigners to study in Indonesia to learn Indonesian culture and language (Darmasiswa Scholarship Program) or to take master study (KNB Scholarship Program). Some Indonesians students who study in other countries promote Indonesia by delivering Indonesian traditional dance and menu in several occasion like in International student cultural night. Voca Erudita, a group of choir of Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Solo also has their own way. On behalf of Indonesia, they sing for the world.
There is no doubt to mention that Voca Erudita has dedicated a lot in "showing" Indonesia to other countries. They have joined many International competition since it was founded in December 17, 1987. Voca Erudita itself comes from Latin language having the meaning as the voice of the scholars. It is very precise name to represent this group since they are group of scholars as the group of university students and they have same intention to be together in presenting their voice by singing.
Amazing willingness and full of effort have been the source of energy for them. They work so hard to maintain their togetherness in shaping the beautiful melody of the song. They keep practising to enhance their quality. No wonder, they have gain so many achievements such as:
1. Bronze in Classic Category in Internationaler Chorwettbewerb 2002 in Miltenberg, Germany
2. Gold Medal in Folklore Category 1st Asian Choir Games 2007 in Jakarta, Indonesia
3. Second Winner in 1st Parahayangan International Chamber Choir Competition (PICCC) 2009 in Bandung Indonesia
4. Grand Champion in Folklore Category and Gold Medal in Chamber Category in A Voyage of Song Choir Competition (AVOS) 2009 in Penang Malaysia
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5. Grand Champion in Mix Chamber Category and Gold Medal in Folklore Category in 6th World Choir Games 2010 in Shaoxing, China
.......and there are still many other International achievements have they made.