Bingkai Karya – Indonesian singer Nowela Mikhelia has released a new music video for her song “Bertahan,” which showcases the beauty of Baluran National Park in Situbondo, East Java. The video, which was released on January 20, 2024, has already been viewed over 1 million times on YouTube.
Mikhelia is no stranger to using her music videos to showcase the beauty of Indonesia. Her previous music video for the song “Runnin'” featured the natural beauty of Papua.
In an interview with Rolling Stone Indonesia, Mikhelia said that she is passionate about promoting Indonesian tourism through her music. “I am very proud of the beauty of Indonesian nature,” she said. “After I had the opportunity to travel to several countries in the world, I was even more amazed and proud because Indonesian nature and culture are truly unique in the world.”
Baluran National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, deer, buffalo, and crocodiles. The park is also home to a variety of plant life, including grasslands, savannas, and mangrove forests.
The video for “Bertahan” begins with Mikhelia walking through the grasslands of Baluran. She is wearing a beautiful dress designed by Ivan Gunawan. The dress represents Mikhelia’s journey of self-acceptance.
As the video progresses, Mikhelia sings about her struggles and her determination to persevere. The lyrics are both heartbreaking and hopeful.
The video concludes with Mikhelia standing on a cliff overlooking the savanna. She is surrounded by the beauty of Baluran. The message of the video is that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
Mikhelia is hoping that the video will inspire people to appreciate the beauty of Indonesia. She also hopes that it will encourage people to visit Baluran National Park.