JEC 2025: Culture in Motion, Language in Motion
Java English Competition 2025: Culture in Motion, Language in Motion Surabaya, October 25, 2025 – The annual Java English Competition (JEC) 2025 successfully took place at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University (UINSA) Surabaya. Organized by the English Education Student Association (HMP PBI), this year’s JEC carried the inspiring theme “Language as a Bridge, Culture as a Guide: Empowering Indonesian Youth to Share Their Cultural Identity with the World.” The day began early at 5:00 a.m. with a committee briefing and a joint prayer. All divisions immediately got to work, preparing the venue and equipment to ensure the FTK Building and Auditorium were ready for a day full of competitions and performances. By 6:30 a.m., the gates were opened, welcoming participants and invited guests. Contestants registered and received their ...