Jalan Sesama

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Jalan Sesama
GenreChildren's television series
Based onSesame Street
Theme music composerJack Arthur Simanjuntak
Opening theme"Di Jalan Sesama"
Ending theme"Di Jalan Sesama"
(instrumental)
Country of originIndonesia
Original languageIndonesian
No. of seasons3[1]
No. of episodes>156
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesCreative Indigo Productions
Sesame Workshop
Release
Original networkTrans7 (2008–2010)
Kompas TV (2011–2013[citation needed])
MNC Kids Channel (2013–?[citation needed])
TVRI (2020–present)
First shown in2008
Original release18 February 2008 (2008-02-18) –
November 2016 (2016-11)
External links
Website

Jalan Sesama is the Indonesian adaptation of the American children's television series, Sesame Street. The series was produced by Creative Indigo Productions in association with Sesame Workshop.[2][3] The series consisted of about 52 half-hour episodes each season, debuted on Trans7 on 18 February 2008.

On 13 April 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the series re-aired on TVRI as part of Belajar dari Rumah programming block sponsored by Ministry of Education and Culture.[4]

History[]

In March 2006, the series was created in part by the United States government through USAID.[5][6][7]

Jalan Sesama also educates diversity, environmental awareness, and positive character building.[8]

From encouraging healthy habits to dealing with the aftermath of a flood, Jalan Sesama tackles serious issues impacting the children of Indonesia. Produced by nonprofit educational organization Sesame Workshop in association with Jakarta-based Creative Indigo Production, the series features a few celebrity guests, helping children learn basic cognitive and social skills.

Characters[]

  • Momon - A yellow monster who loves drawing and counting.
  • Putri - An active young girl who is always asking Momon for help.
  • Tantan - A wise orangutan that settles every dispute on Jalan Sesama.
  • Jabrik - A baby rhinoceros that is always complaining and laughing.[2][7]

References[]

  1. ^ Tentang Jalan Sesama Jalan Sesama. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b James, Greg (23 March 2007). "Indonesia Launches Jalan Sesama". The Muppet Newsflash.
  3. ^ "Sesame Street's coming to town! The Jakarta Post, 13 January 2007". Archived from the original on 14 March 2008. Retrieved 26 March 2007.
  4. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Belajar dari Rumah lewat TVRI, Berikut Tayangan yang Akan Diberikan". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Secretary Rice Meets Elmo in Indonesia". Archived from the original on 2006-09-22. Retrieved 2006-10-19.
  6. ^ "The U.S. Secretary of State Visits School". Archived from the original on 2007-01-25. Retrieved 2006-10-19.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Sesame Street goes Indonesian, The Jakarta Post, Features, 24 March 2006
  8. ^ ""Jalan Sesama": "Sesame Street" Versi Indonesia. Sinar Harapan. 24 March 2007". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 23 May 2007.
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