[Javanologi Explore] Batik Jawa: Mega Mendung Batik Motif

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

The Mega Mendung motif is symbolized by an image of a cloud that has a philosophy of being a rain-bearing cloud which is a symbol of fertility and life-giving. This batik motif has a history related to the arrival of the Chinese in Cirebon, namely Sunan Gunung Jati...

[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 Tradition: Weton

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

Weton Javanese people are well-known for their unique and peculiar way to calculate one’s fortune, including future mate, luck, character, and many more. It is covered in the Javanese Book of primbon which also contains Javanese calendar calculation (weton). The word...

Javanologi held Javanese Speech Implementation for All Junior High School Teachers in Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar

by javanologi | Sep 16, 2022 | #News, Galeri Indonesia, Uncategorized

Centre of Excellence Javanologi Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta (PUI Javanologi UNS) held a dedication program to society titled “Javanese Speech Implementation as A Form of Strengthening Local Culture for Junior High School Teachers in Ngargoyoso Karanganyar”....

International Seminar Djawa Soegih Press Release

by javanologi | Sep 9, 2022 | #JavaEvents, #News

Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum. (Rektor UNS) H. Taj Yasin Maimoen (Vice Governor of Central Java) Gibran Rakabuming Raka (Mayor of Surakarta) Monday, September 6 2022 – Djawa Soegih International Seminar was held online, attended by five keynote speakers:...

Javanologi International Craft Exhibition: JAGADDHITA Mantun Dumugi Kiyat

by javanologi | Sep 8, 2022 | #JavaEvents

PUI Javanologi mempersembahkan Javanologi International Crafts Exhibition dengan tema “Jagaddhita Mantun Dumugi Kiyat” yang akan diselenggarakan pada:📅: Senin, 26 September 2022 – Selasa, 27 September 2022📍: Gedung R.Ng. Ranggawarsita Lt.1 PUI Javanologi UNS...

[Javanese Diaspora] The Effect of the Existence of the Javanese Diaspora on the Formation of Community and Identity in the Era of Globalization

by javanologi | Aug 20, 2022 | #JavaneseDiaspora, #JavanologiExploreEN

In an increasingly globalized era, we should always be reminded that identity is a social construction, depending on time, place, and social scope (Agnew, 2005:12). Wenger (2004:151) states that identity is defined socially not only because of its reification in...

[Javanese Diaspora] “Kabudayaan Djowo” as the Cultural Identity of the Javanese-Surinamese Diaspora in the Netherlands

by javanologi | Aug 19, 2022 | #JavaneseDiaspora, #JavanologiExploreEN, Uncategorized

“Kabudayaan Djowo” The Javanese-Surinamese diaspora community in the Netherlands is one of the Javanese diaspora community groups that have experienced two diasporas, namely in Suriname and in the Netherlands. The term Javanese culture is commonly referred to as...

[Javanese Diaspora] JAVANESE GAMELAN AND INDONESIAN DIASPORA IN ENGLAND

by javanologi | Aug 19, 2022 | #JavaneseDiaspora, #JavanologiExploreEN

In 1816, after completing his term as governor of the East Indies, Thomas Stamford Raffles returned to England with other items, namely the first two sets of Javanese gamelans introduced to western society. Thus, this visually very unique gamelan is only used for...

[Javanese Diaspora] “CANTIK BERKEBAYA”, an Action to Preserve Indonesia’s Culture and 77th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s independence

by javanologi | Aug 16, 2022 | #JavaneseDiaspora, #JavanologiExploreEN

Commemorate of the 77th HUT-RI by Diaspora and Indonesian Citizens in Washington, DC. Let’s go! On Sunday, August 7, 2022, over 200 women from Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas took part in the “Cantik Berkebaya” march near the National Mall....