[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Radjiman Wedyodiningrat

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Dr. Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung (K.R.T.) Radjiman Wedyodiningrat is a doctor and also a well-known founding figure of the Republic of Indonesia. He has the same birthday as R.A. Kartini, which is April 21, 1879. During her lifetime fighting for Indonesian independence,...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Ki Nartosabdo Soenarto

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Ki Nartosabdo Soenarto. Ki Nartosabdo Soenarto is known to the public as the legendary Indonesian puppet master (dalang) and music artist who turned out to be the innovator of the world of puppetry in the 80s. The man, who was born into a family of keris scabbard...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Batik: Sidoluhur Batik Motif

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFashion, #JavanologiExploreEN

Sidoluhur batik is a traditional batik that existed even before the Mataram Sultanate was established. The creator of Sidoluhur batik is Ki Ageng Henis, grandfather of Panembahan Senopati, the founder of the Sultanate of Mataram. Ki Ageng Henis is believed to be...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Pakubuwana IV

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwana IV, commonly known as Pakubuwana IV or PB IV, had the real name Raden Mas Subadya. He is the son of Pakubuwana III and consort of GKR. Kencana, a descendant of the Sultan of Demak. He was born on September 2, 1768. Raden Mas Subadya ascended...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Tradition: Sekaten

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Javanese people especially under the auspices of Keraton Surakarta and Keraton Yogyakarta have their own way to celebrate Maulid of Prophet Muhammad SAW. The ceremony is called Sekaten. Most librarians agree that the name “Sekaten” comes from the adaptation from an...