[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...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Traditional Song: Pangkur

by javanologi | Mar 21, 2023 | #JavaneseSong, #JavanologiExploreEN

Pangkur (KGPA. Mangkunegara IV, Wedhatama)  Mingkar-mingkuring angkara, Akarana karenan mardi siwi, Sinawung resmining kidung, Sinuba sinukarta, Mrih kertarto, pakartining ngelmu luhung, Kang tumrap neng tanah Jawi, Agama-ageming aji.     Tembang macapat or Javanese...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Culinary: Dodol

by javanologi | Mar 20, 2023 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

   Sahabat Javanologi who are fond of Javanese culinary delights, of course, are familiar with this sweet. Yupp, this time in Javanology Explore, we will talk about the classic Javanese snack which is famous for its sweet taste. Jenang dodol is an Indonesian sweet...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Culinary: Soto Kudus

by javanologi | Mar 20, 2023 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

Javanologi Friends, ever heard of soto kudus? This famous dish from Kudus city is liked by many people. Not only because it tastes delicious and refreshing, but also because the presentation is different from soto in general.  Soto kudus is served in a small bowl,...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Culinary: Jenang Kudus

by javanologi | Mar 20, 2023 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

   Who is already familiar with this snack? The taste is sweet, the texture is chewy, and it’s also easy to eat, no wonder it becomes everyone’s favorite. Whoops, but this isn’t dodol, this is jenang, a typical snack from the city of Kudus.    Now,...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Proverbs: Urip iku Urup

by javanologi | Mar 17, 2023 | #JavaneseProverbs, #JavanologiExploreEN

   Javanese people are frequently referred to as friendly people in the eyes of the world. Besides, did you know that Javanese culture also had many proverbs and philosophies in it? These proverbs are the ones that made Javanese people wise in their daily lives. Lots...