[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Traditional Play Song: Kupu Kuwi

by javanologi | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized

Kupu Kuwi Kupu kuwi tak encupe Mung abure ngewuhake Ngalor, ngidul ngetan bali ngulon Mrana-mrene mung saparan paran Mbok ya mencok tak encupe Mentas mencok cegrok banjur mabur kleper Kupu kuwi tak encupe.    Tembang Dolanan or Play Song is one of the literary works...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Proverbs: Ngajari Bebek Nglangi

by javanologi | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

   What happens if we live in a society without instilling our own ancestral values? Perhaps we will live in darkness without getting any benefits. Of course, we also have to instill confidence in understanding the proverbs taught by our ancestors. Without all of that...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Puppet: Wayang Suluh

by javanologi | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized

   Wayang art is the oldest performing art in Indonesia, especially in Java. Wayang is a form of entertainment in Javanese culture which is also commonly used as a medium to provide information to the public. One of them is wayang suluh, which is used as a medium for...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Language: Krama Inggil

by javanologi | Mar 27, 2023 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

As Sahabat Javanologi aware of, Javanese culture is known with its unggah ungguh or its manner. Apart from attitudes towards others, it turns out that manners in Javanese culture can also be reflected in terms of the language spoken. The reflection of manners in this...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Culinary: Brekecek

by javanologi | Mar 24, 2023 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

   Perhaps Sahabat Javanologi are familiar with some authentic culinary and foods from Java such as Selat Solo, Soto Kudus, Gudeg, and others. But maybe Sahabat Javanologi are still unfamiliar with this one particular food. Yup, Brekecek, an authentic dish from...