The Nusantara Manuscript Society Association (Manassa) together with the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, will hold the XIX Nusantara Manuscript International Symposium on August 7-9, 2023 in Yogyakarta. The event, which is held every two years, aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the archipelago, especially ancient manuscripts and manuscripts, so that they can bring benefits in the midst of globalization and the times.

The symposium themed “Strengthening Indonesianness Through the Study of Nusantara Manuscripts” brought together around 100 participants and 25 national and international speakers. The discussion was divided into eight panels that discussed various aspects of manuscripts, such as cross-culture, digitization, conservation, hoaxes, and its relation to the creative industry. On the last day, participants visited historical sites related to manuscripts in Yogyakarta.

This activity received support from various government institutions, such as the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), and the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). The Minister of State Secretary, Prof. Dr. Pratikno, M. Soc., appreciated the efforts to preserve manuscripts as an ancestral heritage that contains the wisdom of the nation's life.

The Chairperson of the Committee, Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M. Hum, stated that this symposium is an important momentum to strengthen national identity through the study of manuscripts that are rich in local wisdom values. Manassa Chairman, Dr. Munawar Holil, added that the symposium was also a gathering place and a forum for scientific research results for experts.

There were eight panel discussions held in this symposium, including: (1) Cross Cultural Phenomenon in Nusantara Manuscripts; (2) Digital Humanities and Nusantara Manuscript Studies; (3) Nature and Nusantara Manuscripts; (4) Ethnoscience for Nusantara Manuscript Studies; (5) Nusantara Manuscript Studies and Sustainable Development Issues; (6) Preservation and Conservation of Nusantara Manuscripts; (7) Reportage, Rumors, and Hoaxes in Nusantara Manuscripts; (8) Nusantara Manuscripts and Creative Industries.

On Monday, March 4, 2024, at 09.30 WITA, Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, S.S., M.Hum, a lecturer from the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program, became a speaker in a public lecture entitled ‘Philology in Javanese Manuscript Studies’. This activity was held through the Zoom Meeting platform and initiated by the Javanese Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University (FIB UNUD).

In the public lecture, Dr. Arsanti Wulandari presented an introduction to philology, reviewed the concept of philology, the object of study, the tasks of philologists, and the final product produced. The presentation was equipped with examples of Javanese manuscripts and their identification, so that the audience could understand about philology more easily. The discussion session that followed provided space for participants to ask various questions, showing their high enthusiasm for the topics discussed.

Kuliah umum mengenai filologi ini diadakan sebagai respons terhadap semakin berkurangnya minat mahasiswa dalam bidang studi filologi. Meskipun demikian, saat ini pemerintah sedang serius mendorong penggalian pengetahuan dan nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam naskah kuno. Harapannya, melalui kegiatan semacam ini, minat, dan pemahaman terhadap filologi dapat tumbuh kembali di kalangan mahasiswa.

Pentingnya memahami dan menjaga keberlanjutan pengetahuan serta nilai-nilai kebudayaan yang terdapat dalam naskah kuno menjadi fokus kuliah umum ini. Dengan memberikan bekal pengetahuan, semangat, dan menjalin kerja sama yang baik, diharapkan pengetahuan dan nilai-nilai kebudayaan pada naskah kuno dapat tetap lestari dan dapat kemudian dikembangkan sesuai dengan kebutuhan zaman. Hal ini selaras dengan tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan, terutama dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan (poin 4) dan memperkuat kerja sama untuk mencapai tujuan bersama (poin 17).

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Philology, as the study of manuscripts and classical texts, plays an important role in preserving the cultural and historical heritage of a nation. One of the interesting aspects of philology is the effort to understand and translate manuscripts, which means transforming ancient texts from their original format to new forms that are more accessible and easier to learn, such as in the form of illustrated stories, batik cloth, and so on.

Paleography is a scientific discipline that studies the character of ancient writings in manuscripts. As a science that supports the specialization of Philology, Paleography is a compulsory course for the Language, Literature and Culture Study Program.

On Friday, December 6, 2024 the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program held an exhibition initiated by the lecturers of the Philology course, Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya M.Hum,. and Dr. Arsanti Wulandari M.Hum,. The exhibition involved Master of Literature students in the Philology course and the undergraduate students of Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program for the Paleography course. The philological exhibition “Mengalih Wahana Naskah” aims to introduce the public to the importance of ancient manuscripts in the formation of Indonesian history and culture. The manuscripts not only serve as historical documents, but also as a means of understanding the noble values and wisdom passed down by our ancestors. This exhibition also explores how these manuscripts transformed from handwritten texts into more attractive illustrated texts and wearable batik cloth. It is a means to introduce to the public that ancient manuscripts are not just text documents, but also works of art that contain high aesthetic value.

Students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program in the Philology Exhibition

“Very happy to be able to organize this exhibition, previously we, the class of 2023, were asked to make batik cloth, then it will be exhibited today, it's fun to try making batik cloth and at the same time get a grade for the Final Semester Examination” said Muhammad Rizki, one of the students of the Language, Literature and Culture Study Program.

The exhibition showcased batik cloths that had previously been made by students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program in the Switching Workshop. The long sash batik cloths were written based on the interests of each student. There are 3 scripts that can be chosen to write the proposition sentences that have been made. Javanese script, Pegon script, and Balinese script, each has its own uniqueness and beauty. Dr. Arsanti Wulandari M.Hum, revealed that this project will be taken as the fulfillment of the Final Examination of Paleography course in 2024. There are also illustrated stories made by Master of Literature students.

Students of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program Make  Batik for the Exhibition

It is hoped that the Philology exhibition: Alih Wahana is able to introduce many people to the existence of Philology as a useful science for life. Ancient manuscripts can be absorbed with the science of Philology to prepare for present and future life. In addition, this exhibition is one way to preserve ancient manuscripts in Javanese culture.

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Filologi, sebagai kajian tentang naskah dan teks klasik, mempunyai peranan penting dalam menjaga warisan budaya dan sejarah suatu bangsa. Salah satu aspek yang menarik dalam filologi adalah upaya untuk memahami dan mengalih wahana naskah, yang berarti mentransformasikan naskah-naskah kuno dari format asli mereka ke bentuk-bentuk baru yang lebih mudah diakses dan dipelajari, seperti dalam bentuk cerita bergambar, kain batik, dan lain sebagainya.

Paleografi adalah disiplin ilmu yang mempelajari mengenai karakter tulisan-tulisan kuno yang ada pada naskah atau manuskrip. Sebagai ilmu yang mendukung peminatan Filologi, Paleografi menjadi mata kuliah wajib Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya.

Pada hari Jumat, tanggal 6 Desember 2024 Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra dan Budaya Jawa menggelar pameran alih wahana yang diinisiasi oleh dosen pengampu mata kuliah Filologi, Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya M.Hum,. dan Dr. Arsanti Wulandari M.Hum,. Pameran alih wahana ini melibatkan mahasiswa Magister Sastra dalam mata kuliah Filologi dan S1 Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa untuk mata kuliah Paleografi. Pameran filologi "Mengalih Wahana Naskah" bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan kepada publik mengenai pentingnya naskah-naskah kuno dalam pembentukan sejarah dan budaya Indonesia. Naskah-naskah tersebut tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai dokumen sejarah, tetapi juga sebagai sarana pemahaman nilai-nilai luhur dan kebijaksanaan yang diwariskan oleh leluhur kita. Pameran ini juga menggali bagaimana naskah-naskah tersebut bertransformasi dari bentuk tulisan tangan menjadi suatu tulisan bergambar yang lebih menarik maupun kain batik yang dapat dikenakan. Menjadi sarana untuk mengenalkan kepada masyarakat bahwa naskah kuno bukan hanya sekadar dokumen teks, tetapi juga karya seni yang mengandung nilai estetik  tinggi.

Mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa dalam Pameran Alih Wahana

“Sangat senang bisa menyelenggarakan pameran ini, sebelumnya kita yang angkatan 2023 diminta untuk membatik kain, lalu akan dipamerkan pada hari ini, seru bisa mencoba membatik kain dan sekaligus mendapatkan nilai Ujian Akhir Semester” ungkap Dwiyan Teguh, salah satu mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya.

Pameran ini memamerkan kain-kain batik yang sebelumnya telah dibuat oleh mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa dalam workshop Alih Wahana. Kain batik selempang panjang tersebut ditulis berdasarkan minat setiap mahasiswa. Terdapat 3 aksara yang dapat dipilih untuk menuliskan kalimat proposisi yang sudah dibuat. Aksara Jawa, Aksara Pegon, dan Aksara Bali, masing-masing memiliki keunikan dan keindahannya sendiri. Dr. Arsanti Wulandari M.Hum,. mengungkapkan bahwa projek ini akan diambil nilainya sebagai pemenuhan Ujian Akhir Semester mata kuliah Paleografi tahun 2024. Terdapat pula cerita bergambar yang dibuat oleh mahasiswa Magister Sastra.

Mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa Membatik Kain untuk Pameran Alih Wahana

Diharapkan dengan adanya pameran Filologi: Alih Wahana ini mampu mengenalkan masyarakat awam terhadap eksistensi Filologi sebagai ilmu yang bermanfaat untuk kehidupan. Naskah-naskah kuno dapat diserap pelajarannya dengan ilmu Filologi untuk bekal untuk kehidupan kini dan masa depan. Selain itu, pameran ini menjadi salah satu cara untuk melestarikan naskah kuno dalam kebudayaan Jawa.

The 29th National Cultural Gathering was successfully held by I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa State Hindu University (UHN) which took place from Sunday to Friday, 5-10 November 2023. The theme carried at the 2023 National Cultural Gathering was "Sabda Budaya: Mukhti Luwir Nihan Segara", which means "Cultural Echo: Resounding Like the Ocean". The theme intends to highlight the richness of Indonesian culture which is still resounding in the midst of the current era of globalization. The activity lasted for five days with various agendas, including the National Conference, Wimbakara (Competitions), National Seminar, and ended with the Award Night as well as the closing of the 29th National Cultural Gathering.

In this 29th National Cultural Gathering, the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Gadjah Mada University (UGM), sent eight delegates to participate in the entire series of events. The UGM delegation consisted of Nurma Aisyah (class of 2021) as the head of the delegation, Vighna Rivattyannur Hernawan (class of 2020), Bima Muslih Wicaksono (class of 2022), Haryo Untoro (class of 2022), Kintan Dewinta Putri (class of 2022), Muhammad Siswoyo (class of 2022), Alma Syahwalani (class of 2023), and Meifira Arini Pitaloka (class of 2023).  

• 1st place in the Cultural Reporting competition (Alma Syahwalani)

The Cultural Reporting Competition raised the theme of Taman Sari Yogyakarta, a historic water park site, as a reflection of the splendor and majesty of Indonesian culture inherited to this day.

• 2nd place in the National Scientific Writing Competition (Haryo Untoro and Muhammad Siswoyo)

The National Scientific Writing Competition entitled Reflection of the Agrarian Tradition Entity in the Record of the Cowongan Song Lyrics, raised the lyrics of the Cowongan ritual song as a material object containing agrarian elements in the form of various kinds of plants and animals. These elements are then linked to their classification in Javanese culture and reveal the inheritance related to the names of these agrarian elements along with the agrarian mythology behind them.

• 2nd place in the Comic Strip competition (Meifira Arini Pitaloka)

The Comic Strip competition with the theme "environmental preservation based on local wisdom" tells the story of young people who want to reforest by paying attention to the philosophy of these plants.

• 3rd place in the Poetry Musicalization competition (Nurma Aisyah and Bima Muslih Wicaksono)

The Poetry Musicalization competition raised the theme "Sabda Budaya: Mukhti Luwir Nihan Segara" performing a poem by Muhammad Siswoyo about the beauty and majesty of the nation's culture. The poem was delivered with a reading combined with singing and musical accompaniment, thus mesmerizing the other participants.

• 3rd place in the Nusantara Tiktok competition (Kintan Dewinta Putri)

The Cultural Tiktok competition which features traditional games, including Dakon or Congklak, Bakiak, and games accompanied by cublek-cublek suweng songs.

The achievements of the UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program in winning various competitions are a concrete manifestation of UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Students in promoting, appreciating, and preserving the diverse cultures and traditions in Indonesia.

With the existence of the 29th National Cultural Gathering, it is hoped that it will motivate students to be interested in promoting these cultural and traditional heritages. Furthermore, this National Cultural Gathering activity can strengthen relations between students of regional literature study programs throughout Indonesia and implement sustainable development goals, especially in improving the quality of education.  

We thank all parties who have participated in the success of this event. Hopefully IMBASADI can continue to accommodate students majoring in regional literature throughout Indonesia in studying, developing and preserving the nation's culture.  

Indonesia is diverse, IMBASADI unites.

Pada tanggal 19 Oktober 2024, Prodi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa menggelar acara pembukaan Abhiseka Kramasisya dan talkshow bersama para dosen hingga alumni yang menjadi narasumber untuk mahasiswa baru. Abhiseka Kramasisya adalah sebuah acara rutin yang diselenggarakan oleh Prodi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa. Pada tahun 2024 ini, Abhiseka Kramasisya mendatangkan narasumber yang memiliki banyak pengalaman yang bisa dibagikan untuk mahasiswa baru. Semua narasumber yang diundang mempunyai karir yang luar biasa pada bidangnya masing-masing. Mahasiswa baru mendapatkan motivasi dan gambaran dari bermacam-macam profesi yang digeluti oleh para alumni. Mulai dari abdi dalem hingga terjun ke dunia entertainment, keberagaman profesi alumni Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa menunjukkan bahwa Sastra dan Budaya Jawa mampu berkembang dalam bidang apapun.

Para dosen pada materi keprodian

Sebelum memasuki acara talkshow bersama alumni, mahasiswa baru terlebih dulu dikenalkan dengan materi-materi keprodian yang disampaikan oleh dosen yang hadir, baik secara luring maupun daring. Para dosen yang hadir secara luring diantaranya Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum., Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A. menyampaikan materi keprodian sesuai dengan bidangnya penjurusan masing-masing. Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum., didampingi dengan Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., memaparkan bagian filologi. Mulai dari pengertian filologi hingga proses belajar filologi. Dilanjutkan dengan pemaparan oleh Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., memaparkan peminatan linguistik, dan yang terakhir disampaikan oleh R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., yang memaparkan bagian sastra. Kemudian ada beberapa dosen yang bergabung secara daring karena sedang melanjutkan studi di luar negeri, diantaranya Yosephin Priastuti Rahayu, S.S., M.Hum., yang sedang melanjutkan studinya di Universitas Leiden. Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., yang sedang berada di Prancis untuk melanjutkan studinya di Universitas PSL, dan yang terakhir ada Zakariya Pamuji Aminullah, S.S., M.A., yang sedang berada di Jerman dan berstudi di Universitat Hamburg.

Para dosen yang menghadiri secara daring

Sesi keprodian ini diterima baik oleh seluruh peserta Abhiseka Kramasisya. “Materi keprodian bikin aku lebih kenal dengan prodi, jadi lebih paham dengan penjurusan-penjurusannya besok, seru juga bisa lebih mengenal bapak dan ibu dosen semuanya,” ungkap Andini Nuraini salah satu mahasiswa baru peserta Abhiseka Kramasisya. Dengan adanya sesi keprodian diharapkan mahasiswa baru dapat mengetahui informasi mengenai Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa, mampu menuntun ilmunya hingga mencapai cita-cita yang mulia, serta senantiasa melestarikan budaya Jawa.

Acara dilanjutkan dengan talkshow alumni yang disampaikan oleh 3 narasumber yakni Sukma Putri, Razan Bahri, dan Rizky Inggar. Narasumber pertama, Sukma Putri menyampaikan informasi terkait dengan profesi yang dijalaninya sekarang sebagai abdi dalem Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Sukma juga menyampaikan bagaimana pesan dan kesan menjadi seorang mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa. Motivasi yang diberikan Sukma terhadap mahasiswa baru sangat menarik perhatian, “Terima kasih udah milih Sastra Jawa, karena langkah awal kalian milih disini udah bisa menciptakan langkah yang besar pengaruhnya di masa depan. Semangat untuk kalian semua, sehat dan waras selalu soalnya kalian berhak mendapatkan keajaiban yang indah dari apa yang udah kalian pilih,” tulisnya di salah satu slide powerpoint yang ditayangkan.

Sukma Putri menyampaikan materinya

Razan Bahri sebagai narasumber kedua, beliau mengikuti acara ini dengan daring karena sedang berada di luar negeri, tepatnya beliau berprofesi sebagai staf KJRI Melbourne. Beberapa mahasiswa baru mendapatkan pandangan bahwasannya menjadi seorang mahasiswa Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa tidak membatasi untuk memiliki pekerjaan diluar jurusan. Razan Bahri menyampaikan bahwa penguasaan bahasa Inggris pada saat ini menjadi hal penting yang harus dilakukan, tanpa mengesampingkan penggunaan bahasa ibu dan bahasa Indonesia. Menggunakan bahasa Inggris untuk mengenalkan budaya Jawa dalam kancah internasional dapat mengawali langkah pelestarian budaya Jawa dan mempromosikannya lebih lanjut.

Razan Bahri menyampaikan materinya

Narasumber ketiga adalah seorang alumni mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa yang saat itu masih bernama Sastra Nusantara angkatan 2003, beliau terjun kedalam dunia hiburan Indonesia. Program televisi yang diikuti oleh beliau sudah terhitung banyak, beliau terkenal sebagai komedian wanita yang sangat multitalenta, selain lawakannya yang selalu berhasil membuat orang tertawa, beliau ini merupakan seorang penyanyi yang juga bisa bermain peran. Rizky Inggar Lukitovati yang kerap disapa Mbak Kiky menjadi pembicara dalam talkshow alumni Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024. Masuk dalam beberapa nominasi penghargaan dan memenangkan salah satu diantaranya, Rizky Inggar menceritakan awal karirnya hingga bisa mencapai kehidupan yang sekarang. Rizky Inggar memberikan banyak pandangan bahwa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa kelak akan menciptakan banyak insan hebat yang bisa berpengaruh untuk masa depan. Pada kenyataannya, image sebagai orang Jawa dengan dialek medhok-nya mampu membawa Rizky Inggar menjadi artis terkenal yang memiliki identitas dan ciri khas yang kuat saat ini. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa eksistensi budaya Jawa dihargai dan patut untuk diberdayakan, sehingga tidak punah begitu saja. Rizky Inggar juga menegaskan untuk terus semangat menggapai mimpi walaupun banyak rintangan yang menghalangi, dengan keyakinan dan tekad yang dimiliki, semua dapat dicapai.

Percakapan Rafael Raga sebagai moderator dengan Rizky Inggar

Dalam acara talkshow bersama alumni tersebut, mahasiswa mendapatkan bekal untuk menjalani dunia perkuliahan. Ketiga narasumber juga memberikan beberapa motivasi kepada mahasiswa Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa yang mungkin merasa pesimis dengan prospek pekerjaan setelah lulus. Menekankan bahwa mahasiswa Satra Jawa harus percaya bahwa keahlian mereka sangat dibutuhkan di berbagai sektor, terutama dalam industri kreatif, media, dan pendidikan. Diskusi yang hangat dan penuh wawasan memberikan banyak pelajaran berharga bagi seluruh peserta, terutama dalam menghadapi dunia profesional yang semakin kompetitif. Narasumber yang berbagi pengalaman, tantangan, dan keberhasilan mereka memberikan perspektif yang luas tentang berbagai peluang yang bisa dimanfaatkan oleh mahasiswa setelah lulus. Melalui talkshow ini, diharapkan mahasiswa dapat termotivasi untuk terus berkarya dan mempersiapkan diri menghadapi tantangan masa depan yang penuh peluang.

Penyerahan cinderamata yang diwakilkan oleh Ketua Program Studi kepada Rizky Inggar

On October 19, 2024, the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program held the opening ceremony of Abhiseka Kramasisya and a talk show with lecturers and alumni who became speakers for new students. Abhiseka Kramasisya is a routine event organized by the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program. In 2024, Abhiseka Kramasisya invited speakers who have a lot of experience that can be shared with new students. All invited speakers have extraordinary careers in their respective fields. New students get motivation and an overview of the various professions undertaken by alumni. Starting from being a courtier to entering the entertainment world, the diversity of professions of alumni of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program shows that Javanese Literature and Culture can develop in any field.

Lecturers on study program workshop

Before entering the talk show with alumni, new students were first introduced to departmental materials delivered by lecturers who were present, both offline and online. The lecturers who attended offline included Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum., Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A. delivered departmental material in accordance with their respective majors. Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum., accompanied by Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., explained the philology section. Starting from the definition of philology to the process of learning philology. Followed by a presentation by Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., explaining the specialization of linguistics, and the last one was delivered by R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., who explained the literature section. Then there were several lecturers who joined online because they were continuing their studies abroad, including Yosephin Priastuti Rahayu, S.S., M.Hum., who was continuing her studies at Leiden University. Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., who is in France to continue her studies at PSL University, and finally there is Zakariya Pamuji Aminullah, S.S., M.A., who is in Germany and studying at Universitat Hamburg.

Lecturers who attended online

This departmental session was well received by all Abhiseka Kramasisya participants. “The material makes me more familiar with the study program, so I understand more about the majors tomorrow, it's also fun to get to know all the lecturers,” said Andini Nuraini, one of the new students participating in Abhiseka Kramasisya. With this session, it is hoped that new students can find out information about the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program, be able to guide their knowledge to achieve noble goals, and always preserve Javanese culture.

The event continued with an alumni talk show delivered by 3 speakers namely Sukma Putri, Razan Bahri, and Rizky Inggar. The first speaker, Sukma Putri, conveyed information related to her current profession as a servant of the Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace. Sukma also conveyed the message and impression of being a student of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. The motivation given by Sukma to new students is very interesting, “Thank you for choosing Javanese Literature, because your first step in choosing here can already create a big step in the future. Cheer up to all of you, be healthy and sane always because you deserve a beautiful miracle from what you have chosen,” she wrote in one of the powerpoint slides shown.

Sukma Putri delivered her material

Razan Bahri as the second speaker, he attended this event online because he was abroad, to be precise he worked as a staff of the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne. Some new students get the view that being a student of Javanese Language, Literature and Culture does not limit them from having a job outside their major. Razan Bahri said that mastering English at this time is an important thing that must be done, without excluding the use of mother tongue and Indonesian. Using English to introduce Javanese culture in the international arena can initiate steps to preserve Javanese culture and promote it further.

Razan Bahri delivered his material

The third speaker was an alumni student of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program, which was then still called Sastra Nusantara class of 2003, she plunged into the world of Indonesian entertainment. She has participated in many television programs, she is famous as a female comedian who is very multitalented, in addition to her jokes that always succeed in making people laugh, she is a singer who can also play roles. Rizky Inggar Lukitovati, who is often called Mbak Kiky, was the speaker at the Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 alumni talk show. Entered in several award nominations and won one of them, Rizky Inggar told the beginning of her career until she could reach her current life. Rizky Inggar gave many views that the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program will one day create many great people who can be influential for the future. In fact, the image as a Javanese with his medhok dialect was able to bring Rizky Inggar to become a famous artist who has a strong identity and characteristics today. This shows that the existence of Javanese culture is valued and should be empowered, so that it does not become extinct. Rizky Inggar also emphasized to continue to be enthusiastic about achieving dreams even though there are many obstacles in the way, with confidence and determination, everything can be achieved.

Rafael Raga's conversation as moderator with Rizky Inggar

In the talk show with alumni, students get provisions to undergo the world of lectures. The three speakers also provided some motivation to students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program who might feel pessimistic about their job prospects after graduation. Emphasizing that Javanese Satra students must believe that their expertise is needed in various sectors, especially in the creative industry, media, and education. The warm and insightful discussion provided many valuable lessons for all participants, especially in facing an increasingly competitive professional world. The speakers who shared their experiences, challenges, and successes provided a broad perspective on the various opportunities that students can take advantage of after graduation. Through this talk show, it is hoped that students can be motivated to continue working and prepare themselves to face future challenges that are full of opportunities.

Handover of souvenirs represented by the Head of Study Program to Rizky Inggar

Abhiseka kramasisya is an annual event organized by the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program to inaugurate new students of the Javanese Literature Study Program. In 2024, Abhiseka Kramasisya was held in 2 days, on October 19-20, 2024 with 45 new students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program participating. Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 used the theme “Sedya, Darma, Guna” each word in the theme has its own sentence which means very deep and is expected to be in accordance with the new students who will be inaugurated.

“Sedya” in Sedya Tuhu Gayuh Widya means the full intention to reach knowledge. “Darma” in Darma Bekti Kang Utama means goodness that is prioritized. “Guna” in the sentence Guna Mring Nuswantara means useful for the country, nation, and all of Nusantara. With the formation of this philosophical theme, it is hoped that new students will always absorb the meaning so that they can carry out the “Sedya, Darma, Guna” and be able to preserve the noble values of Javanese culture and maintain the existence of culture in the Nusantara, especially Javanese culture.

Before the day of Abhiseka Kramasisya, all committees and participants conducted a First Gathering which was intended to establish good communication between the committee and participants. The First Gathering which was held on September 8, 2024 became a place for bonding and getting to know each other.

On September 21, 2024 a Technical Meeting was held to explain the technical implementation of the D-day of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024. With the aim of introducing a little Javanese knowledge, all new students were divided into 4 groups with the names Damarwulan, Centhini, Wedharaga, and Ambiya. The naming of these groups comes from the names of manuscripts in Java. The Technical Meeting also explained some of the technical implementation of the entire series of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024.

The first day of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 was held in the Auditorium of Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada with a series of symbolic opening events with “Asa Lokatara”. A box containing balloons that will fly a piece of cloth with the inscription Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024. Asa Lokatara means a dream that flies high, a prayer for all new students so that their dreams can be achieved. Asa Lokatara was opened by Dr. Daru Winarti M.Hum, as the Head of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program and accompanied by Zidna Nabila as the Chief of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024.

“Asa Lokatara” symbolic opening of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024

After the symbolic opening, the event continued with the introduction of the study program which was filled by several representatives of the lecturers. Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 also invited alumnus as talk show speakers. One of the speakers presented was Rizky Inggar who plunged into the entertainment world and had several programs on television such as Main Hakim Sendiri and Rumah Bulekkk. The speaker conveyed the career he had gone through, aiming to motivate new students to have the enthusiasm to carry out education and find their talent interests. Entering the last part of Abhiseka Kramasisya on the first day, closed by Gilang Cahya Nusantara as the Head of the Kamastawa Association presenting material on the introduction of the Department Student Association (Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan) which will later be followed by new students.

Study program seminar by several lecturers

The second day of the Abhiseka Kramasisya series was held in the hallway of the Margono Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The rainy conditions made the committee have to think of ways to keep the event running smoothly. The plan for “Lelaya Wiyata” or cultural exploration had to be replaced with a quiz between groups. There were several changes to the plan. However, everything went smoothly. The event continued with the movement of all participants and committees to Pusaka Jawa (Javanese Studies Center) located on Jl. Bungur, Bulaksumur No. F9 to continue the Siraman inauguration procession. The Siraman procession is the main part of the Abhiseka Kramasisya. The procession was led by lecturer representative Dr. Sulistyowati, M.Hum. accompanied by the Head of the KAMASTAWA. With the implementation of the Siraman procession, participants have officially become part of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program Family. All participants also received the corsa of the Javanese Literature Student Family Department Student Association.

The event was closed with an art performance by Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 participants. Participants displayed the creativity of each group performing dances, songs, dramas, and so on. This session was lively, warm, and showed the kinship of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program. The end of the art performance was followed by the symbolic closing of “Abinawa Prasraya” in the form of a door that can rotate 180 degrees showing the acceptance of new students adding color to the Language, Literature and Culture Study Program.

The series of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024, expects new students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program to love local cultural products, especially Javanese culture, and to preserve them. Students who have been confirmed are expected to develop and improve educational, research, and community service activities so as to create superior, outstanding, and dignified student characters.

Abhiseka kramasisya adalah acara rutin setiap tahun yang diselenggarakan oleh Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa untuk mengukuhkan mahasiswa baru Program Studi Sastra Jawa. Pada tahun 2024 ini, Abhiseka Kramasisya dilaksanakan dalam 2 hari, yakni pada tanggal 19-20 Oktober 2024 dengan peserta 45 mahasiswa baru Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa. Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 mengangkat tema “Sedya, Darma, Guna” setiap kata dalam tema tersebut memiliki kalimatnya masing-masing yang bermakna sangat mendalam dan diharapkan dapat sesuai dengan mahasiswa baru yang akan dikukuhkan.

“Sedya” dalam Sedya Tuhu Gayuh Widya bermakna niat yang penuh untuk menggapai ilmu. “Darma” dalam Darma Bekti Kang Utama mengandung arti kebaikan yang diutamakan. “Guna” yang ada pada kalimat Guna Mring Nuswantara berarti berguna untuk negara, bangsa, dan Nusantara. Dengan dibentuknya tema filosofis tersebut diharapkan agar mahasiswa baru senantiasa meresapi makna agar dapat menjalankan “Sedya, Darma, Guna” tersebut dan mampu melestarikan nilai-nilai luhur kebudayaan Jawa serta menjaga eksistensi budaya yang ada pada Nusantara terutama budaya Jawa.

Sebelum pelaksanaan Abhiseka Kramasisya, seluruh panitia dan peserta melakukan First Gathering yang dimaksudkan agar terjalin komunikasi yang baik antara panitia dan peserta. First Gathering yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 8 September 2024 ini menjadi ajang bounding dan berkenalan antar satu sama lain.

Pada tanggal 21 September 2024 dilangsungkan Technical Meeting untuk menjelaskan teknis pelaksanaan hari-H Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024. Dengan tujuan mengenalkan sedikit tentang pengetahuan Jawa, seluruh mahasiswa baru dibagi menjadi 4 kelompok dengan nama Damarwulan, Centhini, Wedharaga, dan Ambiya. Penamaan kelompok-kelompok ini berasal dari nama serat-serat atau manuskrip yang ada di Jawa. Technical Meeting juga menjelaskan beberapa teknis pelaksanaan seluruh rangkaian Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024.

Hari pertama Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 dilaksanakan di Auditorium Gedung Soegondo Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Gadjah Mada dengan rangkaian acara pembukaan secara simbolis dengan “Asa Lokatara”. Sebuah kotak yang didalamnya berisi balon-balon yang akan menerbangkan selembar kain bertuliskan Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024. Asa Lokatara ini memiliki makna mimpi yang terbang menjulang tinggi, menjadi doa untuk seluruh mahasiswa baru agar mimpi-mimpinya dapat tercapai. Asa Lokatara dibuka oleh Dr. Daru Winarti M.Hum, selaku Ketua Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa dan didampingi oleh Zidna Nabila selaku Ketua Pelaksana Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024.

“Asa Lokatara” simbolis pembukaan Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024

Setelah opening simbolis, acara dilanjutkan dengan pengenalan program studi yang diisi oleh beberapa perwakilan bapak/ibu dosen. Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024 turut mengundang alumni sebagai narasumber talkshow. Salah satu narasumber yang dihadirkan adalah Rizky Inggar yang terjun kedalam dunia entertain dan memiliki beberapa program di televisi seperti Main Hakim Sendiri dan Rumah Bulekkk. Narasumber menyampaikan karir yang telah dilaluinya, bertujuan memotivasi mahasiswa baru agar memiliki semangat untuk mengemban pendidikan dan mencari minat bakatnya. Memasuki rangkaian acara terakhir di hari pertama, ditutup oleh Gilang Cahya Nusantara selaku Ketua Himpunan Kamastawa memaparkan materi pengenalan Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan yang kelak akan diikuti oleh mahasiswa baru.

Seminar program studi oleh beberapa dosen

Hari kedua rangkaian Abhiseka Kramasisya dilaksanakan di Selasar Gedung Margono Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Gadjah Mada. Keadaan hujan membuat panitia harus memikirkan cara agar acara tetap dapat berlangsung dengan lancar. Rencana “Lelaya Wiyata” atau jelajah budaya harus digantikan dengan quiz antar kelompok. Terjadi beberapa perubahan rencana. Namun, semua dapat berjalan lancar. Acara dilanjutkan dengan perpindahan seluruh peserta dan panitia menuju Pusaka Jawa (Pusat Kajian Jawa) yang terletak pada Jl. Bungur, Bulaksumur Komplek No. F9 untuk melanjutkan prosesi pengukuhan Siraman. Prosesi Siraman menjadi inti dari acara Abhiseka Kramasisya. Prosesi siraman ini dipimpin oleh perwakilan dosen Dr. Sulistyowati, M.Hum. dibersamai dengan Ketua Himpunan KAMASTAWA, dengan dilaksanakannya prosesi Siraman, peserta secara resmi telah menjadi bagian dari Keluarga Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa. Seluruh peserta juga mendapatkan korsa Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan Keluarga Mahasiswa Sastra Jawa.

Acara ditutup dengan pentas seni peserta Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024. Peserta menampilkan kreativitas masing-masing kelompok mempertunjukkan tari, lagu, drama, dan sebagainya. Sesi ini berlangsung dengan meriah, hangat, dan menunjukkan kekeluargaan Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa. Berakhirnya pentas seni diikuti dengan penutupan secara simbolis “Abinawa Prasraya” yang berwujud pintu yang dapat berputar 180 derajat menunjukkan diterimanya mahasiswa baru menambah warna dalam Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya.

Rangkaian Abhiseka Kramasisya 2024, mengharapkan mahasiswa baru Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa dapat lebih mencintai produk-produk kebudayaan lokal terutama budaya Jawa dan dapat melestarikannya. Mahasiswa yang telah dikukuhkan diharapkan dapat mengembangkan dan meningkatkan kegiatan pendidikan, penelitian, serta pengabdian masyarakat sehingga tercipta karakter mahasiswa unggul, berprestasi, dan bermartabat.

"Sartaka" Session

The next event was "Semedi" or a study program seminar. The "Semedi" session took place at 13.00 WIB-14.50 WIB. In the study program seminar, participants gained a deeper understanding of the three areas of specialization in the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, namely philology, linguistics, and literature. The three areas of specialization were explained by the lecturers who taught each of these areas of specialization. The lecturers who attended the activity included Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., Dr. Djarot Heru Santoso, M.Hum., Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M,Hum., Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.Hum., Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., and Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A. Various questions were asked by the participants to the lecturers, illustrating a deep curiosity about each of the three areas of specialization.

"Semedi" Session

Afterward was the core event of Abhiseka Kramasisya, namely the inauguration. The inauguration session took place at 15.20 WIB-17.00 WIB and was carried out by carrying out the siraman procession. Participants took turns undergoing the siraman procession. With the implementation of the siraman procession, participants officially became part of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program Family. In addition, the participants also received the  Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan Keluarga Mahasiswa Sastra Jawa (HMJ Kamastawa) korsa. 

"Siraman" Session

The next session was "Kala Nrtya" or an art performance which was held at 18.20 WIB-19.30 WIB. In this session, the participants who had been divided into four groups had to present a performance, be it drama, music, dance, etc. The atmosphere at the art performance was very lively and so warm, and the appearance of the four groups was very stunning. After "Kala Nrtya", the next session was "Abhimata" or awarding. The Abhimata session contained several nominations, including the most exciting group, the most compact group, and other nominations. The last session was the closing which ended with a group photo, with the intention of capturing the moment of togetherness.

"Kala Nrtya" Session

With the implementation of the 2023 Abhiseka Kramasisya series, it is hoped that new students of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program can love their homeland more and participate in the preservation of the archipelago's culture, especially Javanese culture. It is hoped that the inaugurated students can channel their concern for the archipelago's culture through educational, research, and community service activities so as to create superior, accomplished, dignified student characters, and participate in improving the quality of education in Indonesia.