Polije’s Gema Aluna Widjaja Wins Two Gold Awards at PICF 2026
JEMBER – Gema Aluna Widjaja, the Student Choir Unit (UKM PSM) of Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije), achieved outstanding results at the Penabur International Choir Festival (PICF) 2026 in Jakarta. The Polije team won two Gold Awards in the choir competition.
In the Mixed Choir – Level B category, Gema Aluna Widjaja secured 8th Place – Gold Award Level I. The same team also won 7th Place – Gold Award Level II in the Folklore category.
PICF 2026 brought together choirs from various universities and countries. The competition also involved international judges in the assessment process.
Polije Director Saiful Anwar, S.TP., M.P., expressed his appreciation for Gema Aluna Widjaja’s achievement. He said the accomplishment demonstrates Polije students’ ability to compete with other higher education institutions at the international level.
“This achievement is certainly a source of great pride for Polije because our students were able to compete with leading universities from Indonesia and abroad. Moreover, the competition featured international judges, making this achievement a form of recognition for Polije at the international level,” Saiful said.
Chairperson of the Gema Aluna Widjaja Student Choir Unit, Vina Denatalia, also expressed her gratitude for the achievement. She said the awards were the result of the team’s intensive training and strong cooperation among its members.
“We are very grateful for this achievement. The two Gold Awards are a source of pride for us and motivate us to continue training, creating, and representing Polije at national and international events,” Vina said.
Participation in PICF 2026 also provided valuable experience for Gema Aluna Widjaja members. They had the opportunity to improve their vocal skills and musicianship while strengthening teamwork through an international-scale competition.
The two Gold Awards add to the achievements of Polije students in arts and creativity. The accomplishment also further strengthens Gema Aluna Widjaja’s contribution to representing Polije on the international stage.
