Acara

Acara is a term most commonly encountered in Indonesian and Malay where it denotes an event, program, or ceremony. In everyday use it refers to scheduled activities, ranging from social gatherings to formal ceremonies, and is also used in reference to media formats, such as acara televisi (television program) or acara radio (radio program).

In Indonesian usage, the word can describe both public events and private gatherings. Common phrases include acara pernikahan (wedding ceremony) and acara resmi (official event). In cultural contexts, acara adat denotes traditional ceremonies reflecting local customs, while acara keagamaan refers to religious services or observances.

Origin and regional use: The term is native to Malay and Indonesian languages and is widely used across the archipelago in both spoken and written forms. Its meaning centers on planned activities or performances and it often appears in media scheduling, event planning, and descriptions of ceremonies.

Other uses: Outside Indonesia and Malaysia, Acara may appear as a proper noun in names of people, places, or organizations, or as part of brand names or titles, depending on context. In such cases, its meaning is determined by the specific usage rather than the general sense of event or program.

See also: Event, program, ceremony.