Second Roadshow of the Astra Photo Competition & Astra Journalism Award 2025 at Kampung Berseri Astra Tabek Talang Babungo Solok

SOLOK, WEST SUMATRA: As the morning broke at the foot of the Bukit Barisan mountains, sunlight gently filtered through the trees and rooftops, welcoming over 100 participants to Kampung Berseri Astra Tabek Talang Babungo. Following its kickoff in East Java last August, the second leg of the Astra Photo Competition & Astra Journalism Award 2025 Roadshow arrived in Solok Regency on Sunday (August 3).

Tabek Talang Babungo, an Astra-supported village since 2016, is known as a cultural and educational tourism village, rich with stories—from preserved traditional rumah gadang houses and distinctive Minangkabau carvings to community-run agro-tourism and local culinary experiences.

With the theme “Uniting Efforts, Creating Impact”, the event goes beyond technical and photography training. It creates a space for sharing inspiration among journalists, communities, and village local champions, while also serving as Astra’s commitment to appreciating journalistic work through visual content.

“Through this roadshow, we aim to broaden the dialogue between content creators and local communities. Kampung Berseri Astra Tabek Talang Babungo holds many inspiring stories that we hope, through impactful and touching works, can serve as examples of villages that embody values like mutual cooperation, resilience, and innovation. This competition is also intended to sharpen skills and provide a platform to appreciate those who speak through lenses and words, bringing village stories to the national stage,” said Astra Chief of Corporate Affairs Boy Kelana Soebroto.

“Kampung Berseri Astra Tabek Talang Babungo is a village built on togetherness. We not only preserve cultural heritage but also continuously seek ways to sustain traditions. The presence of Astra and the roadshow participants is expected to make this village not just a photo backdrop, but a space for dialogue, learning, and collective growth,” said Kampung Berseri Astra Tabek Talang Babungo local champion Kasri Satra.

Participants from diverse backgrounds—including students, photography communities, journalists, and local residents—were invited to capture and write stories about the cultural landscape and daily life of the community, turning the village into a vibrant and open learning space.

The event also featured Prasetyo Utomo, Managing Editor of Antara Foto, who shared insights on photography, and Afrianita, Editor of Harian Haluan, who spoke on the importance of building authentic visual narratives.

This year marks the 17th edition of the Astra Photo Competition and the 11th edition of the Astra Journalism Award, both open to journalists and the general public. Registration is open from June 18 to November 18, 2025, via the official website astra.co.id.

Astra’s spirit in supporting the creative works of the nation’s youth through the Astra Photo Competition and Astra Journalism Award aligns with its mission to prosper with the nation and contributes to Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

For further information, please contact:

Windy Riswantyo
Head of Corporate Communications
PT Astra International Tbk
Telp. 021-508-43-888

 

About Astra

Astra is one of Indonesia’s largest public companies, comprising 301 subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies, supported by more than 190,000 employees. The company’s diversified business model creates synergies and opportunities across industry sectors including automotive & mobility, financial services, heavy equipment, mining construction & energy, agribusiness, infrastructure, information technology, and property. The company has a new sustainability framework which includes Astra’s 2030 Sustainability Aspirations. It will guide Astra in the transition journey to be a more sustainable business by 2030 and beyond. Astra wishes to contribute to the strength and resilience of the Indonesian economy while supporting an inclusive and prosperous society.

Astra has a strong record of public and social contributions through four pillars, which consist of health, education, environment, and entrepreneurship as well as nine foundations to contribute to the growth of the Indonesian economy while encouraging a more inclusive and prosperous society. Established in 2010, Astra’s Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards program, has recognised the contribution of 726 young Indonesians at the national and provincial level across the nation. The SATU Indonesia Awards program is integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through more than 1,500 Desa Sejahtera Astra and Kampung Berseri Astra in 35 provinces throughout Indonesia.

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