[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Slamet Riyadi

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

Slamet Riyadi or whose full name is Ignatius Slamet Rijadi is an Indonesian soldier who served as Brigadier General (Posthumously) TNI at that time. He was born in Surakarta, Central Java, on July 26, 1927, and died on November 4, 1950. Slamet Riyadi was the son of a...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Mbah Minto

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

Mbah Minto Mbah Minto is an elderly woman from Klaten, Central Java. Minto Suwito Siyam is Mbah Minto’s full name. Mbah Minto has four children, all of whom are married.  Following the popularity of the viral “gagal mudik” (failed homecoming) parody...

[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 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 Figure: Didi Kempot

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

Didi KempotDidi Kempot, born Dionisius Prasetyo on December 21 1966 was a son of traditional artist, Ranto Edi Gudel or known as Mbah Ranto. He was born in a very artistic family.Other than his father who was a renowned artist, his brother named Mimiek Prakoso was a...