Yogyakarta - The Javanese Literature Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) secured three championships at the Temu Budaya Nusantara 2022 event, which was conducted virtually by the Batak Literature Program at the University of North Sumatra (USU) from December 15 to 20, 2022.

The Temu Budaya Nusantara 2022 event carried the theme "Local Culture Actualization and the Role of Youth," emphasizing the role of young generations in preserving and perpetuating culture and traditions amid the current wave of globalization.

During the Temu Budaya Nusantara 2022 event at USU, eight different competitions were organized, including National Traditional Dance Competition, National Scientific Paper Competition, Comic Strip Competition, Poetry Creation and Reading Competition, Cultural Documentary Competition, National TikTok Competition, National Essay Competition, and Podcast Competition.

The Javanese Literature Program at UGM sent a delegation consisting of Vighna Rivattyannur Hernawan (class of 2020) as the delegation leader, Nurma Aisyah (class of 2021), Bima Muslih Wicaksono (class of 2022), Nanda Fitri Riyantika (class of 2022), Muhammad Siswoyo (class of 2022), and Wening Hidayati (class of 2022).

The following are the three championships achieved by the Javanese Literature Program at UGM:

1. 1st Place in the National Scientific Paper Competition Vighna Rivattyannur Hernawan as the team leader and Nurma Aisyah as a member of the delegation secured the 1st place title in the National Scientific Paper Competition. Their scientific paper was titled "Baita Adi: Actualizing Nusantara Culture Through the Transformation of Text into Batik as a Shield Against the Massiveness of Global Developments (A Cultural Study)." This scientific paper emphasized the Baita Adi batik as the material object, where the motifs of the batik are derived from the transformation of the Sestra Ageng Adidarma text. It explored the perspective, role, and challenges of Baita Adi Batik in the context of global development.
2. 2nd Place in the Cultural Documentary Competition Bima Muslih Wicaksono achieved the 2nd place title in the Cultural Documentary Competition. His cultural documentary video focused on the traditional art of batik tulis, a process in which motifs are hand-drawn onto fabric using wax. Through the hands of skilled artisans, this intricate and philosophically rich form of batik continues to thrive amidst the mass production of machine-made batik.
3. 2nd Place in the National Essay Competition Muhammad Siswoyo earned the 2nd place title in the National Essay Competition with his essay titled "Karsa IMBASADI: Creation and Cultural Innovation as Efforts to Preserve Cross-Generational Traditional Values in the Modernization Era." This essay discussed the role of Imbasadi alumni in introducing various innovations to preserve traditional values in the era of modernization.

The success of the Javanese Literature Program at UGM in achieving these accolades reflects the commitment of its students to appreciate and preserve Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and traditions. Furthermore, their participation in the Temu Budaya Nusantara Imbasadi 2022 event is expected to motivate more students to study, appreciate, and preserve Indonesia's diverse culture.

We extend our gratitude to all parties who contributed to the success of this event, including the organizing committee, participants, and other supporters. May IMBASADI continue to be a platform that provides valuable experiences, expands networks, and strengthens relationships among regional literature programs throughout Indonesia in the pursuit of exploring, developing, and preserving Indonesia's rich and diverse culture.

Indonesia is diverse, and IMBASADI unites us

Thursday (24/11/2022), the Javanese Literature Study Program held a seminar entitled "Rereading Colophonic Manuscripts, Archives, Archaeological Remains, and Oral Traditions of the Merapi-Merbabu Scriptorium Manuscripts" held in the Soegondo building room 709, Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event which took place from 13.00 to 15.00 WIB was attended by students of the UGM Javanese Literature Study Program and the audience, especially those who were interested in the scripts of the Merapi-Merbabu scriptorium.

This seminar presented Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., a Javanese Literature lecturer at UGM, as the moderator. Complete with one of the Javanese Literature students, Marsha Allifia Nadhira, as the Master of Ceremony (MC).

The presenter at this event was Rendra Agusta, S.S., M.Sos., a researcher and observer of ancient texts with a focus on Old Javanese and New Javanese. He is also the founder of the Strada Institute, a community engaged in independent research related to issues of preservation, development, and use of text-based cultural objects, both manuscripts and inscriptions. In this seminar, Rendra Agusta, S.S., M.Sos., guided the participants to get acquainted with the Merapi-Merbabu scriptorium and explore the traces of tradition and local wisdom values ​​contained therein.

One of the interesting things he conveyed was about the term Merapi-Merbabu manuscripts themselves. "Terms change. Starting from the Merbabu manuscripts, the Merbabu-Merapi script, then in the catalog it was written Merapi-Merbabu," said Rendra Agusta, S.S., M.Sos. "The latter mention is in Abimardha's (Dr. Abimardha Kurniawan, M.A.) dissertation which calls it mountain texts because these texts are not only found in Merapi-Merbabu, but also in Lawu, Wilis, Telomoyo, Andong, Ungaran, and possibly more broadly." he continued.

After Rendra Agusta, S.S., M.Sos., finished his presentation, the moderator opened the question session. Seminar participants were very enthusiastic about participating in this event, as evidenced by the many questions asked to the speakers during the question session.

By holding this seminar, it is hoped that it will increase participants' understanding of the colophons of the Merapi-Merbabu scriptorium texts as conveyed by Arsanti Wulandari S.S, M.Hum., in the remarks of the head of the study program representative.

The Javanese Literature Study Program at Gadjah Mada University held a field lecture at the VIII World Puppet Day event which was held at G.P.H.Joyokusumo Hall, Surakarta Indonesian Art Institute on Saturday (5/11/2022). Participants in the field study were Javanese Literature Study Program Students class of 2022 accompanied by UGM Javanese Literature lecturer, Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A.

To celebrate the VIII World Puppet Day, the Surakarta Indonesian Art Institute (ISI Surakarta) is holding a three-day wayang performance from 4-6 November 2022. The theme for 2022 is "Mawayang Hayu: Puppet Moderation and Diversity". The event is a manifestation of love and pride for wayang art which has been recognized by UNESCO as one of the world's cultural heritage. Panji's story was brought up in this event because according to the Chief Executive of World Puppet Day 2022, Cahyo Kuntadi, S.Sn., M.Sn., at the Opening of the VIII World Puppet Day, the original story of Indonesia had been included by UNESCO as a world memory heritage. spread to the homeland and even penetrated Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

In practice, the students gathered at the south entrance of the Faculty of Cultural Studies at 09.00 WIB and continued their journey by using a bus fleet to the Indonesian Art Institute, Surakarta. After arriving there, the participants watched several puppet shows, namely the puppet show "Kluruke Jago Jenggala" by Ananda Danendra Kidung Sindhutama. Next, the participants watched Gedhog Gagrag Pakualaman Wayang "Guntur Segara Takon Bapa" by Ki Wahyu Prasetyo Aji and Panji Wayang "Panji Gandrung" with East Javanese gagrag by Kelana Ilham Firmansyah.

The Panji Mask Wayang Show "Reraket" by the Arjasura Community was the last performance witnessed by the students before finally, the students returned to the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at around 20.30 WIB. This experience was very memorable for Javanese Literature students because they got an overview of cultural events, especially wayang performances.

By carrying out this field lecture, students are expected to be able to add knowledge, and experience, and become a means of developing scientific competence. In addition, this experience can have a positive impact on scientific development and students' love for Indonesian arts and culture.

Yogyakarta - Graduation is one of the final celebrations for students who have completed their undergraduate education after enduring the highs and lows of their final assignments or theses. In this joyous moment, the Gamelan Mahasiswa Sastra Jawa (GAMASUTRA) joined in to enhance the proceedings, providing musical accompaniment from beginning to end. The graduation ceremony for the Undergraduate Program of FIB UGM, Period VI, took place on Thursday, August 25th, at the Poerbatjaraka Auditorium.

GAMASUTRA had the opportunity to perform traditional Javanese compositions, including "gendhing gati" and several playful compositions such as "gendhing kupu kuwi" and "menthok-menthok." The event proceeded smoothly and solemnly.

The following students participated in GAMASUTRA's performance: Aufa (Kendang, Class of 2022), Diky Pringgo (Demung, Class of 2020), Laksita Amero (Saron, Class of 2021), Faradila (Saron, Class of 2021), Maria Ratnasari (Peking, Class of 2020), Ghalih Shindu Kirana (Slenthem, Class of 2020), Kintan (Bonang Barung, Class of 2022), Alifah (Bonang Penerus, Class of 2021), Bima Wicaksono (Kenong & Kethuk, Class of 2022), Pamungkas (Kempul & Snare, Class of 2020), Fauzan (Gender, Class of 2022), Ayumna Mutmainah (Gong, Class of 2020), Vighna Hernawan (Gerong Putri, Class of 2020), Anggra Dini (Gerong Putri, Class of 2020), Kamilia (Gerong Putri, Class of 2018), and Fadli Mohamad (Gerong Putra, Class of 2018).

Friday (23/09/2022), the Javanese Literature Study Program successfully held a public lecture with the topic "Yogyakarta << Versailles of Java >> Architectural History and the Making of Heritage City” which is located in the Soegondo building room 709, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This public lecture took place from 01.00 pm to 03.00  pm WIB and was attended by students of the UGM Javanese Literature Study Program who were interested and enthusiastic about the Javanese architectural history of Yogyakarta City.

The public lecture was guided by Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., a lecturer in Javanese Literature at UGM in the field of philology, as the Master of Ceremony (MC) and Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., a lecturer in Javanese Literature at the UGM in the field of linguistics, as the moderator.

The speakers at this event were Dr. Helene Njoto, a researcher specializing in the history of early modern Indonesian art and architecture, particularly in the early Islamic and early colonial periods (around the 15th century to the first half of the 19th century). Since 2021, she has been part of the École Française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO) in Jakarta, an institution under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research that studies classical Asian civilizations through the humanities and social sciences.

(Dr. Helene Njoto (at the center) is presenting the material)

In this seminar, Dr. Helene Njoto gave a presentation to participants about the architecture of the city of Yogyakarta before the outbreak of the Diponegoro War. “After Prince Diponegoro was arrested in 1833, Yogyakarta was in a very state of collapse. However, from the ruins, it can be guessed that the City of Yogyakarta was once a great kingdom. Although not up to 1/10 of its glory remains, Yogyakarta's glory can be seen from the many large stone ruins. Even in the records of Carel Sirardus William van Hogendrop, the 46th Governor General of the Indies, Yogyakarta was referred to as Versailles of Java.” she said.

In addition, Dr. Helene Njoto also highlighted the interesting fact that Taman Sari, one of Yogyakarta's tourist destinations, was the work of a Javanese architect, not a Portuguese architect. “About 2 years ago, it was said that Taman Sari was built by a Portuguese architect because Taman Sari was built with bricks and specs. Bricks and specs are assessed very differently from wooden architecture which is synonymous with Javanese architecture. However, if examined more closely, the reality is not like that.” she explained.

She continued, “The first ruler of Yogyakarta, namely Prince Mangkubumi, was the builder of the largest construction site by a Javanese ruler to date, Taman Sari. The real Taman Sari is wide and currently only 1/3 remains, the rest is gone. Taman Sari began to be built in the early 1750s with an area of ​​about 80 square meters, to the southeast of the center of the Yogyakarta Palace. Taman Sari's architect was Prince Mangundipura. Prince Mangundipura even visited Batavia twice to seek inspiration for the construction of Taman Sari.”

After Dr. Helene Njoto's presentation, the moderator opened the question session. The participants of this public lecture showed high enthusiasm by asking various questions related to Javanese architecture.

Dr. Helene Njoto gave a message to students to want to visit relic sites from the past. “For literature students, of course, there are many things and elements that can be captured. Not only what is contained in the manuscripts, but also depicted on the remains, namely in the reliefs. Therefore, do not hesitate to go to the field. While they are still young and while these sites still exist and can be visited.”

By convening this public lecture, it is hoped that it can generate motivation and open participants insights about Javanese architecture, especially for those who are interested in making it an object of research.

"Hopefully this public lecture can add to our insights about how magnificent Javanese architecture is and can also be a motivation, especially for fellow students who will make Javanese architecture an object of research," said Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.Hum., in the closing session the public lecture.

Dening:  Hafidh Ahmad

Miwiti pangkur kang sekar

Mula buka isi alam sakalir

Samodra darat lan gunung

Langit uga akasa

Kabeh mau ciptaning kang Maha Agung

Kalebu uga manungsa

Makhluk dharat lan jaladri

Kabeh mau wus cinipta

Kang minangka kanggo makhluk sakalir

Iku kodrate ywang Agung

Samya mat sinamatan

Janma kewan watu uga tanem tuwuh

Janma ingkang pinasrahan

Lestarining alam kabir

By: Ahmad Nur Astha

Tansah katon aneng netra

Eseman lan gemuyu 

Ora bisa dilalekake

Tansah kelingan saben dinane

Wayah dalu durung bisa nendra

Wewayangan mung kumanthil ing sotya

Inten kang dadi pepundhen

Sing tak antu nganti tekan saklawase

Dhuh dyah ayu 

Tulung ngertenana rasaku

Tulus suci mung kanggo sliramu

Tekaning pati tak jaga tresnamu

On Saturday, August 6, 2021, the Social Community Division of the Javanese Literature Student Family (KAMASTAWA) organized the activities of "Javanese Literature Shares" and "Javanese Literature Teaches." These activities were part of the work program initiated by the Social Community Division of HMJ KAMASTAWA. The implementation of these activities involved not only the Social Community Division but also received assistance from the Scientific Division, responsible for applying its expertise in the "Javanese Literature Teaches" program.

The events "Javanese Literature Shares" and "Javanese Literature Teaches" took place at the Rumah Buah Hati orphanage, located at Gg. Surya No.24, Jomblangan, Banguntapan, Tegalrejo District, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The orphanage is home to 23 children, ranging from toddlers to teenagers, under the care of seven caregivers. The majority of the orphanage's residents come from various regions in eastern Indonesia.

The day's activities commenced with the "Javanese Literature Teaches" program. It began with introductions to the orphanage's children, followed by storytelling activities conducted by Maria, a member of the Social Community Division. Subsequently, a Q&A session regarding the stories told to the orphanage's children took place. The enthusiasm displayed by the children throughout the storytelling and Q&A session was evident. Furthermore, after the Q&A, the members of HMJ KAMASTAWA invited the children to engage in relaxation exercises by giving each other massages. Additionally, there was a Q&A session about the children's aspirations, which was followed by the distribution of assistance from HMJ KAMASTAWA, along with a group photo.

The children's enthusiasm was not only evident at the beginning of the activities but also remained high until the end of the program. Even when the members of HMJ KAMASTAWA bid farewell, the children still exuded excitement. The small gifts presented to each child at the orphanage added to their enthusiasm. Although the assistance provided may not have been extensive, the hopes and prayers of HMJ KAMASTAWA were always present in every aspect of the "Javanese Literature Shares" and "Javanese Literature Teaches" work program.

Dening: Ahmad Nur Astha

Nalika sepisan ketemu karo sliramu

Tak sawang esem lan gemuyumu

Sing nambahi kangen sedina ora ketemu

Datan sakedhep yen nyawang netramu

            Tak gandheng tanganmu

            Nyawang ilining banyu

            Tak ungkapake rasaku

            Rasa tresna marang sliramu

Sineksen endahe lampu tengah kutha

Sliramu kandha yen bakal tresna

Nalika wayah wengi sing ngancani ngucap janji

Mendhung ing mega uga melu hanyekseni

            Duh pepujaning ati

            Amung sliramu sing tansah tak anti

            Rina lan wengi

            Tan bisa merem senadyan wus nyandhak madya ratri

Dening: Anggra Dini          

Ing sawijining dina, Sinta Dewi, Mbakyu ku sing paling ayu dhewe, ngajak aku menyang daleme Budhe Rini kanggo nyuwun ajar matematika. Mbak Sinta pancen lare sing pinter, dheweke mesthi pikantuk biji sing apik. Saiki Mbak Sinta wis paring yuswa 18 taun. Dheweke sekolah ing SMA 1 Mlati.

          “Tika, ayo melu mbak menyang daleme Budhe Rini.” dhawuhe Mbak Sinta.

          “Mangga Mbak Sin, aku ndherek Mbak Sinta. Nanging, ana apa Mbak kok kesah daleme Budhe?” pitakonku.

          “Mbak kepingin nyuwun warah saka Budhe Rini, amarga biji matematika Mbak wingi mudhun.” wangsulane Mbak Sinta.

          “Nggih Mbak, mangga, aku ndherek Mbak Sinta wae.” clathuku.

          “Aja lali gawe jaket ya Tik, amarga awakedhewe bakal bali bengi. Mbak ya uwis matur marang Bapa karo Ibu yen awakedhewe menyang daleme Budhe Rini.”

          “Siap Mbak Sinta.”

          Dadi adhine Mbak Sinta pancen nyenengake. Dheweke apikan, pangerten marang adhine, lan luhur budine. Ananging, kadhang aku mesakake marang slirane. Saben dina kudu sinau lan ajar bab kang durung bisa dimangerteni supaya ora didukani bapa lan ibu, lan bisa maringi tuladha sing apik marang adhine. Dadi Mbak Sinta pancen ora gampang, ananging dheweke bisa ngadhepi sakabehing prakara.

          Aku lan Mbak Sinta pancen cedhak saka cilik amarga ibu lan bapa nyambut dadi dosen ing Universitas Gadjah Mada, saengga wekdal sing diduweni bapa lan ibu ing omah mung wanci bengi lan nalika prei. Masiya ing omah mung wanci bengi lan nalika prei, ananging bapa lan ibu saestu tresna marang aku lan Mbak Sinta. Apa wae sing dibutuhake putrane mesthi disedyakake. Nanging bapa lan ibu duweni pangajab kanggo putrane. Apa wae sing uwis diparingake kuwi ya kanggo paring semangat ing laku ngangsu kaweruh. Aja nganti kabeh sing wis diparingi malah ndadekake lena ing laku.

          Nalika teka ing daleme Budhe Rini, Mbak Sinta sinau kanthi setiti. Ing kono aku ya ora mung meneng wae, ananging uga melu ngangsu kaweruh.

          “Assalamualaikum Budhe Rini, kula Sinta lan Tika, Budhe.” Mbak Sinta uluk salam nalika teka.

          “Waalaikumsalam Ndhuk, ayo mlebu rene.” Budhe Rini ngutus aku lan Mbak Sinta mlebu daleme Budhe.

          “Inggih Budhe.”

          “Kok dingaren ora karo Bapa lan Ibumu, durung pada bali apa kepiye?” pandangone Budhe Rini.

          “Inggih Budhe, Bapa lan Ibu dereng kondur, saengga kula kaliyan Dhik Tika sowan piyambak.” wangsulane Mbak Sinta.

          “Woalah mangkono ta, yawis dimimik dhisik kuwi es sing wis dak siapake, enak lho kuwi, Budhe dhewe sing gawe.” ngendikane Budhe Rini.

          “Inggih Budhe, kula mimik nggih.” celathuku.

          “Iya wis ta, yen kurang dak gawekake maneh.”

          Sawise mimik es sing wis digawekake Budhe Rini, Mbak Sinta nyuwun ajar bab matematika sing durung bisa dimangerteni dening Mbak Sinta. Aku uga melu sinau lan ajar bab matematika. Budhe Rini pancen wasis bab matematika, amarga dheweke lulusan S3 matematika.

          “Budhe, badhe nyuwun pirsa, menika kok saged pikantuk asil sekawanlikur kados pundi nggih Budhe?” Mbak Sinta tangklet marang Budhe Rini.

          “Sik-sik, dak delenge soale ya Ndhuk… Oalah, ngene lho iki, kene Budhe nyuwun kertas sing isih durung ana isine.”

          “Mangga Budhe kertasipun.” wangsulane Mbak Sinta.

……

          “Ngono Ndhuk cara mangsuli soale kaya ngono. Saiki coba dijajal soal sing padha ya.” ngendikane Budhe Rini marang Mbak Sinta.

          “Inggih Budhe, siap.”

          “Budhe, kula inggih badhe nyuwun ajar bab matematika menika, kula mboten saged nggarap lho Budhe.” celathuku marang Budhe Rini.

          “Kene-kene Ndhuk cah ayu, kaya apa ta angele kok ponakane Budhe iki ora bisa mangsuli?”

          “Woalah, iki carane kaya ngene lho Ndhuk, digatekake yaa.”

……

          “Woalah makaten Budhe, kok gampil nggih hehehe.”

          “Lha iya ta, Tika mung kurang setiti wae nalika ngerjakake. Mula kudu luwih setiti ya. Wis kono dijajal soal sing liyane.”

          “Inggih siap Budhe.” celathuku.

          Sawise ngangsu kaweruh menyang Budhe Rini, aku lan Mbak Sinta pamit arep mantuk amarga ya uwis bengi.

          “Budhe, kula kaliyan Dhik Tika pamit wangsul nggih, benjing kula kaliyan Dhik Tika sowan daleme Budhe malih.” Mbak Sinta pamit marang Budhe Rini.

          “Iya Ndhuk, cah ayu ayu. Ati-ati ya yen bali. Aja lali ngajak bapa lan ibumu ya yen arep rene. Budhe uga titip salam kanggo bapa lan ibumu ya.”

          “Inggi Budhe, siap. Pamit rumiyin nggih Budhe. Assalamualaikum.”

          “Waalaikumsalam Ndhuk.”

          Aku lan Mbak Sinta gegojegan ing sadawane dalan, ananging ana salah sawijining tuladha sing agawe aku trenyuh.

          “Mbak Sinta dhek mau maeme akeh apa ora?”

          “Ora Tik, Mbak Sinta mung maem saithik, amarga masakane Budhe Rini pedhes hehe.”

          “Aku ya iya e Mbak, Tika kepingin tuku ayam kentaki ing cedhak omahe awake dhewe, Mbak Sinta kersa ora?” pitakonku.

          “Wah ayo wae Tik. Sarujuk Aku.”

          “Yeay, mangga Mbak.”

          “Woiya Dhik, Mbak Sinta duwe pesen kanggo Tika.”

          “Apa Mbak?”

          “Saka Mbak Sinta, Tika kan ngerti yen saya suwe lan saya dhuwur olehe ngangsu kaweruh kuwi saya angel lakune. Mbak Sinta pesen marang Tika, kudu tetep bisa lumaku ing dalan sing bener, aja nganti gawe duka bapa lan ibu. Tika kudu bisa dadi lilin putih ing satengahing pawongan akeh.”

          “Lilin putih? Tika ora ngerti maksud ngendikane Mbak Sinta?”

          “Maksude lilin putih kuwi kaya ngene lho Tik, awake dhewe kudu bisa dadi pawongan sing bisa migunani kanggo liyan. Kapinteran sing kok duweni kuwi kudu bisa migunani uga kanggo awakmu utawa kanggo liyan. Aja dadi bocah pinter sing kuminter.”

          “Terus lilin putih kuwi kepiye Mbak?”

          “Maksude mangkene, awake dhewe kudu bisa dadi lilin putih sing migunani, masiya cilik, dheweke bisa madhangi panggonan sing peteng. Wis ngerti saiki?”

          “Woalah nggih Mbak Sinta, Tika ngerti apa maksud ngendikane Mbak Sinta. Yen Mbak Sinta kersa, Tika nyuwun Mbak Sinta terus paring piwulang ya yen Tika rumangsa kangelan utawa Tika ana salah.”

          “Iya Dhik, Mbak Sinta kan tresna marang Tika. Mbak Sinta bakal terus ngelingake Tika yen Tika salah lan bakal ngancani Tika yen Tika butuh Mbak Sinta.”

          “Matur nuwun Mbak Sinta.”

          Kaya sing uwis dak critakake, Mbak Sinta pancen uwong sing apikan lan tresna marang adhine. Mula kuwi, ora mokal yen akeh uwong seneng marang budi luhur sing diduweni Mbak Sinta. Saka Mbak Sinta, aku nyinau akeh bab ing laku salaku.

---Cunthel---