Building Interfaith Dialogue through Youth Art Collaboration in Conflict-Prone Areas

Abstract

This article analyzes a youth-led art-based interfaith program conducted in a conflict-prone subdistrict of North Sulawesi. Involving Muslim and Christian youth groups, the program included mural-making, joint exhibitions, and cultural storytelling. The evaluation shows that participants developed mutual understanding, trust, and collaborative problem-solving skills. The initiative reveals how creative expression can be a transformative medium for peacebuilding and social cohesion in divided communities.