[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Moewardi

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

Moewardi or commonly known as Dr. Moewardi is one of the Indonesian heroes who died during the Japanese occupation. Moewardi was born in Randukuning Village, Pati, Central Java, on January 30, 1907. Moewardi is a doctor who graduated from STOVIA who later continued...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Poerbatjaraka

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

PoerbatjarakaPoerbatjaraka (alternative spelling: Purbacaraka, 1 January 1884 – 25 July 1964) was a Javanese/Indonesian self-taught philologist and professor, specialising in Javanese literature. The eldest son of a Surakarta noble courtier in the Dutch East Indies,...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Ki Manteb

by javanologi | Jan 27, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Ki Manteb Soedharsono Ki Manteb Soedharsono was born in Sukoharjo on August 31, 1948. He is a famous dalang (shadow puppeteer) in Central Java.Ki Manteb Soedarsono has been pursuing his profession since childhood and has learned a lot from senior puppeteers such as...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Gesang

by javanologi | Jan 18, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Maestro of Javanese Keroncong,Gesang Martohartono Can you guess who the figure we will discuss this time? Gesang Martohartono, the legendary Javanese musician who is familiarly called Gesang. Born in the city of Solo, October 1, 1917, Gesang did not immediately start...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Ronggowarsito

by javanologi | Dec 28, 2021 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Ronggowarsito Raden Ngabehi Ronggowarsito whose real name is Bagus Burhan, is the son of Raden Mas Pajangswara. Ronggowarsito was born in Surakarta on March 15, 1802, and died on December 24, 1873, in Surakarta, Central Java. In his childhood, Bagus Burhan became a...