Socialization of the Four Pillars of National Values in Building Sustainable Tourism in Bali Held at Udayana University

Denpasar – On Thursday, June 26, 2025, a total of 150 students from the Faculty of Tourism at Udayana University participated in the Socialization of the Four Pillars of National Values in Building Sustainable Tourism in Bali. The event took place at the Agrokomplek Building, 4th Floor, Nusantara Room, Jl. PB Sudirman, Denpasar.

As part of efforts to strengthen national awareness among the younger generation, particularly students, the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) initiated this event to internalize the nation’s core values — Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945), the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) — amid the challenges of globalization and the dynamic development of national sectors, including tourism.

The event was officially opened by Dr. I Nyoman Ariana, SST.Par., M.Par., Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Information at the Faculty of Tourism, Udayana University. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of integrating national values into the development of Bali’s tourism to ensure its social, cultural, and environmental sustainability.

The session featured two main speakers:

  • Ni Luh Putu Pertami Djelantik, Member of the Regional Representative Council/People’s Consultative Assembly (DPD/MPR RI) representing Bali Province

  • Prof. Dr. Drs. I Nyoman Sunarta, M.Si., Professor of Environment-Based Tourism at the Faculty of Tourism, Udayana University.

Ni Luh Putu Pertami Djelantik highlighted the evolution of Bali's tourism from 1994 to the current digital era. She encouraged students, especially Generation Z, to understand and live by the values of the Four Pillars in their daily lives and prepare for Golden Indonesia 2045. She also introduced the concept of Regenerative Tourism, which not only ensures sustainability but also brings positive impacts to both the environment and local communities. Her presentation raised critical issues such as the exploitation of natural resources and the lack of welfare prioritization for tourism workers.

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Drs. I Nyoman Sunarta, M.Si. stressed that nature is the primary stakeholder in the development of Bali’s tourism. He pointed out that the ongoing water crisis since 1995 is a real threat and called for the urgent implementation of ecological solutions. According to him, the preservation of Balinese culture is deeply intertwined with the health of the environment, and Tri Hita Karana — the harmony between humans, nature, and the divine — must serve as a guiding principle in every tourism development plan.

Through this initiative, MPR RI and Udayana University aim to foster a spirit of nationalism and environmental responsibility among students as the next generation of leaders. The Four Pillars of National Values are not only the foundation of the state but also serve as a moral compass in building fair, ethical, and sustainable tourism for the future of Bali and Indonesia.