Gong in Javanese theological thought and way of life
Indonesia has a wide variety of types of music which are a combination of local musical creativity and foreign musical influences that shape the character of Indonesian musical instruments.
Game of Gasing in Indonesia: Traditions and History
On 27 October 2019, a gasing from Kubu Raya Regency, West Kalimantan Province, won gasing competition in Melayu Art and Culture Festival XII (Festival Seni Budaya Melayu XII). It spun for 20 minutes and 8 seconds beating other representatives from other regencies in the province.
Javanese Coconut Dipper Uses: From Wedding to Spirit Summoning
In Javanese culture, there is one ceremony that is carried out a day before a wedding. The ceremony is known as siraman. The term is from the Javanese word "siram" which means splashing water or bathing.
Loro Blonyo: The “Original” Tradition of Java
When you visit Yogyakarta, Solo, or other cities in Java island, you may often encounter a pair of bride and groom sitting cross-legged in a form of statues. The pair is named Loro Blonyo.
Read on to discover the significance of the Loro Blonyo and its ties to the traditional Javanese culture.