[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Games: Cublak-Cublak Suweng

by javanologi | Apr 12, 2022 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Cublak – cublak suweng/ suwenge ting gelenter/ mambu ketundhung gudel/ pak empong lera-lere/ sapa ngguyu ndelikake/ sir, sir pong dhele kopong//   We certainly know the lyrics of this one folk song, right? The lyrics of this song are a type of children’s play...

[Javanologi Explore] Traditional Art: Gambyong Dance

by javanologi | Dec 22, 2021 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Gambyong Dance 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 dance itself is a Javanese culture, especially to residents of the city of Surakarta, Central Java. In general, this Central Javanese traditional art is held during traditional events or cultural arts performances. 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 traditional dance is...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Tradition: Grebeg Sudiro

by javanologi | Dec 20, 2021 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Grebeg Sudiro Grebeg Sudiro is a symbol of acculturation of Chinese and Javanese traditions, which melt into a warm atmosphere of tolerance. The beginning of the Grebeg Sudiro celebration was in 2007, although it is not a celebration of the past this celebration is a...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Tradition: Kalahayu Ritual

by javanologi | Dec 17, 2021 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Kalahayu Ritual As a city of culture, Surakarta has many ways to preserve existing traditions, especially Javanese traditions. The Kalahayu ritual is a celebration to welcome the arrival of a solar eclipse.According to Javanese history, this ritual was originally a...

[Javanologi Explore] Traditional Arts: Langendriyan Dance

by javanologi | Dec 16, 2021 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Langendriyan Dance Langendriyan is an original Javanese opera art. A typical Javanese dance-drama that has its roots in the Mangkunegaran Temple in Surakarta. Langendriyan comes from the word langen which means entertainment, and driya which means heart. So...