Itrha Febrianta, Class of 2024 Student, Wins Second Place in Poetry Writing Competition at Pekan Sastra

MAKASSAR — Itrha Febrianta, a student of Indonesian Literature at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Hasanuddin University (Unhas), won Second Place in the Poetry Writing Competition at Pekan Sastra 2026. The event was held on July 16–18, 2026, at the Buttu Ciping area, Batulaya Village, Tinambung District, Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi.

Itrha Febrianta is a student of Indonesian Literature at FIB Unhas from the 2024 cohort, with Student Identification Number (NIM) F011241035. The achievement is a source of pride for the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Unhas and highlights students’ abilities in creative writing and literary appreciation.

Pekan Sastra 2026 was organized by the Government of West Sulawesi Province through the Regional Education and Culture Office’s Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) of the Cultural Park and Museum. The event featured various literary competitions, providing a platform for young writers and art enthusiasts to showcase their creativity.

Before the winners were determined, the committee announced six finalists who passed the administrative screening and curation process in the Poetry Writing Competition category: Darnia Nur Ikhnal, Fadilah, Gestari Pasimbong, Itrha Febrianta, Muhammad Fathanah, and Ratna Muslim.

Meanwhile, the six finalists selected for the Monologue category were Hasmia, Jumarni, Lutfiana Putri, Sajlia, Syalfa Falisya, and Zahrah. (*/)