[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Fashion: Kuluk

by javanologi | Mar 14, 2023 | #JavaneseFashion, #JavanologiExploreEN

    Clothes and fashion are typically used as a daily necessity. However, Sahabat Javanologi, little did you know that fashion in Javanese culture also had its own cultural function and symbols implied in it. One of them is ‘Kuluk‘ which means hat or...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Traditional Play Song: Kidang Talun

by javanologi | Mar 14, 2023 | #JavaneseSong, #JavanologiExploreEN

Kidang Talun Kidang talun, Mangan kacang talun Mil kethemil, mil kethemil Si kidang mangan lembayung As a person who lives in Java, Sahabat Javanologi surely is familiar with this one particular play song. Almost every child in Java is familiar with this music or this...

Introducing Batik to Japanese Students

by javanologi | Feb 21, 2023 | #JavaEvents, #News

    Centre of Excellence (CoE) Javanologi for Javanese Traditions held a Cultural Class with the theme Batik on Wednesday, 15 February 2023. This was a series of the Discover Indonesia Better 2023 program by International Office UNS which was attended by 24 students...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Traditional Play Song: Saiki Aku Wes Gede

by javanologi | Dec 1, 2022 | #JavaneseSong, #JavanologiExploreEN

Hello Friends of Javanologi, Javanese Traditional Play Songs give meaning and have morals in all things including some Javanese traditional play songs which were indeed created for the community or children in the past to convey educational and moral messages....

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Proverbs: Kegedhen Cagak Kurang Empyak

by javanologi | Nov 30, 2022 | #JavaneseProverbs, #JavanologiExploreEN

Javanese is one of the regional languages which is rich in proverbs and vocabulary, one of the proverbs that is often heard is “Kegedhen empyak kurang cagak“. This proverb is usually used to describe someone who has a high desire for something, but they...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Art: Srandul

by javanologi | Nov 28, 2022 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

   Srandul is an art form originating from DI Yogyakarta. Srandul art is a type of dance drama and is a traditional folk art based on the wisdom of the local community. Srandul is a hereditary art that is passed down between generations. The creator of Srandul’s...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Culinary: Rondo Royal

by javanologi | Nov 22, 2022 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

    Friends of Javanology, talking about culinary indeed there is no end, starting from snacks and special dishes of the archipelago which are very interesting to discuss. This time we will take a little peek at one of the snacks which has quite a unique name, namely...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Fashion: Basahan

by javanologi | Nov 21, 2022 | #JavaneseFashion, #JavanologiExploreEN

Hello Javanologi Friends! Indonesia is a country that has a lot of regional wealth including traditional clothing. One of the traditional clothes that are quite well-known both at the national and international levels is the traditional clothes from Java. Well, here...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Culinary: Grontol

by javanologi | Nov 17, 2022 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

Grontol is a traditional food made from boiled corn and served with a sprinkling of grated coconut. Most parts of Central Java are familiar with this unique traditional food. Grontol corn is a traditional food that is widely sold in Yogyakarta and Central Java. This...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Art: Ebeg

by javanologi | Nov 17, 2022 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Banyumasan residents (Purbalingga, Banyumas, Cilacap, Kebumen regencies), especially those born before the 2000s, must be familiar with ebeg. This traditional dance which uses the main property in the form of a woven horse (a horse-shaped woven bamboo mat) is often...