Dening: Yulian Pamungkas

      Ing Kutha Tulungagung ana bocah enom jenenge Agus. Urip wong loro karo ibune, amarga bapake wis seda nalika agus isih SD. Agus duwe kanca cedhak, jenenge Ipan. Agus dadi bocah kang bodho lan nakal. Dheweke duweni pakulinan seneng balapan liar saben bengi lan yen menang dheweke seneng ngentekake dhuwit kanggo mendem. Senajan Agus kuwi bocahe nakal, nanging dheweke isih sembada, amarga katrampilane bisa agawe dheweke kapilih dadi pasarta lomba makili Kutha Tulungagung lan menang ing kancah balapan montor Provinsi Jawa Timur. Agus duweni akeh prestasi saka balapan masiya dheweke ora tamat anggone sekolah.
      Ing taun 2020 sak dunya kena pageblug Corona. Kabeh kagiyatan akeh sing dibatalke lan akeh para buruh uga karyawan kang dipecat saka papan pagaweyane. Agus bingung amarga dheweke nganggur ora duwe bayaran. Agus biasane oleh dhuwit saka balapan lan nyambi ngewangi tanggane giling tebu.
      “Gus, Ibuk ora bisa nempur amerga dhuwit olehmu menehi wis entek.” sambate ibune Agus.
      “Banjur kepiye Buk? Njuk ora bisa madhang dina iki?” Agus mangsuli ibune.
      “Ya ora bisa Gus, coba mubenga, goleka panggaweyan supaya ana dhuwit kanggo nempur.”
      “Nggih Buk.”
      Agus mubeng desa, takon-takon panggaweyan marang tangga lan kancane. Muspra, kabeh sing ditakoni Agus padha ora bisa menehi panggaweyan. Agus leren ing pos rondha cedhak omahe. Ing pos rondha kono ya ana Ipan.
      “Seka ngendi Gus kok sajake ketok kesel?” takone Ipan.
      “Golek panggaweyan Pan, kowe saiki kerja apa?” Agus genti takon.
      “Halah padha wae Gus, teplok covid-19 kae ya rung ana gaweyan maneh.” wangsulane Ipan
      “Lha terus apa solusimu?” Agus takon menyang Ipan.
      “Mbuh ya, apa coba adewe mara ning omahe Modin, menawa dheweke ana solusi.” wangsulane Ipan.
      “Sip, yoh lek ngono, saiki wae ya ndak kesoren.”
      Agus lan Ipan banjur budhal menyang omahe Modin. Tekan omahe Modin, Agus lan Ipan langsung sambat yen lagi susah ora duwe panggaweyan.
      “Din, kowe duwe panggaweyan kanggo aku ro Ipan ora? Apa wae aku gelem tinimbang blas ora kerja.” sambate Agus.
      “Hooh Din, nyuwun tulung banget iki, makku karo make Agus wis ora kuat nempur.” Ipan ngimbuhi.
      “Piye ya Gus, Pan. Pancen iki jamane angel. Aku dhewe ya bingung karo kahanan sing kaya saiki.” wangsulane Modin.
   “Wis ta Din sembuarang pokoke, tinimbang ra ana blas mengko makku malah tambah ngamuk yen aku ora oleh panggawean.” Ipan ngeyel.
      “Yawis-yawis. Sakjane aku kepingin bangun channel youtube.” Modin mangsuli.
      “Ha piye kuwi, youtube ki kepiye?” Agus takon merga bingung.
      “Sik ta Gus, aja nyela sek ben dijlentrehake karo Modin.” Ipan nyeneni Agus.
      “Dadi adewe gawe video drama kehidupan ngono, njuk mengko diunggah ning youtube. Mengko yen akeh sing nonton adewe isa oleh dhuwit teka youtube.” wangsulane Modin.
      “Oke siap, gasss pokoke.” Agus sarujuk.
      “Aku ya sarujuk.” Ipan sarujuk.
     “Tapi ana syarate, yaiku kowe-kowe kabeh kudu leren lek mendem karo main judi. Dhuwite kudu dicelengi saengga yen kepthuk kahanan angel kaya ngene iki isih ana dhuwit.”
      “Iya, siap laksanakan bos.” wangsulane Agus karo Ipan bareng.
      Agus, Ipan, lan Modin awit anggone gawe video. Senajan mung nganggo piranti sak anane tapi dheweke padha tlaten. Katlatenan iku mau duweni asil, yaiku video-ne Agus lan Ipan viral. Modin minangka sutradara, produser, lan kameramen ya ora keri melu kondhang amarga pakaryane sing apik banget. Agus lan Ipan saya suwe saya kondhang lan akeh omah produksi film sing padha ngajaki main film bioskop. Modin yo semana uga dadi sutradara kang kondhang ning Indonesia.

Sajatine ngudi ngelmu

Sapa wae bisa disinau

Trapsilaning tata krama nora lali

Jaya kang kudu kagayuh

Wasana mrih karahayon

Cagaking gesang puniku

Kraos suka syukur mring Hyang Luhur

Manggih ayem tentrem sajroning panggalih 

Gampil nyirnaaken bendu

Lara-lapa mesthi kawon

Singaraja - The 9th Sarasehan Nusantara IMBASADI, held at Ganesha University of Education Singaraja, Bali, from May 12th to May 15th, 2022, has been held. The event, which carried the theme "Tresnaning Budaya, Hitaning Bhuwana: Cultural Romance towards World Harmony," spanned three days and concluded with the selection of Putra and Putri Imbasadi 2022 and an Awarding Night on May 14th.

The 9th Sarasehan Nusantara IMBASADI featured various competitions, including the National Scientific Paper Competition, Nusantara Typography Competition, Regional Pop Song Competition, Nusantara TikTok Contest, Cinematography Video Competition, and the Selection of Putra Putri Imbasadi 2022.

Delegates from the Javanese Literature Program at Gadjah Mada University participated in these activities by taking part in all the competitions. UGM's delegation was represented by Zainal Fanani (class of 2019) as the delegation leader, along with Dewi Lestari (class of 2019), Vighna Rivattyannur Hernawan (class of 2020), Nurma Aisyah (class of 2021), Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma (class of 2021), Nanda Nursa Alya (class of 2021), and Idharul Huda (class of 2021). The first five mentioned attended the event in Bali in person, while the latter two participated virtually through Zoom Meetings, as the 9th Sarasehan Nusantara was conducted in a hybrid manner.

From these competitions, the UGM delegation achieved the following awards:

1. 2nd Place in the National Scientific Paper Competition (Vighna Rivattyannur Hernawan as the team leader, with two members: Nurma Aisyah and Idharul Huda).
2. 2nd Place in the Regional Pop Song Cover Competition (Vighna Rivattyannur Hernawan).
3. Runner-up 2 in the Putri IMBASADI 2022 Selection (Nurma Aisyah)

(National Scientific Paper Championship Acceptance)

(Regional Pop Song Cover Championship Acceptance)

(Putra Putri IMBASADI championship Acceptance)

The winning National Scientific Paper Competition, titled "Tabloid Carakita: Javanese Script across Languages as an Implementation of Cultural Harmony (A Sociolinguistic Study)," focused on Tabloid Carakita as a material object that can contribute to the preservation of Javanese script in the millennial era. It leveraged the fact that people commonly speak or use Indonesian, Javanese, and English in their daily lives.

Meanwhile, the 2nd Place Regional Pop Song Cover comprised a medley of two songs: "Jenang Gula" and "Gethuk." These songs were chosen because they contain elements of Javanese culture.  Jenang Gula song contains wangsalan, a kind of Javanese riddle. While the Gethuk song contains Javanese rhymes commonly known as parikan.

The final championship achieved was the Runner-up 2 in the Putri IMBASADI category. The selection process was rigorous, including deep interviews and staged eliminations from the top 5 to the top 3. Nurma Aisyah partnered with Gus Bija from I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa State Hindu University, both entrusted with the title of Runner-up 2.

According to the representative IMBASADI students, participating in IMBASADI provided them with valuable experiences and relationships. They expressed their gratitude to all parties who continuously supported them. IMBASADI stands as evidence that it serves as a platform for competitions and successes for students of regional languages and literature.

(Group Photo with LO Undiksha After the Closing Night)

On Sunday (December 19, 2021), the Javanese Literature Program held the second webinar as a continuation of a series of events. The webinar titled "History, Function, and Existence of Javanese Fables" was moderated by Nurma Aisyah, a student of the Javanese Literature Program from class of 2021, and accompanied by one of the Javanese Literature lecturers, Zakariya Pamuji Aminullah, S.S., M.A., as the speaker.

The "History, Function, and Existence of Javanese Fables" webinar delved into the journey of birds and monkeys from the Sanskrit tradition to the Middle Javanese era. Mr. Zakariya presented that fables are stories about animals that behave like humans. The story of animals made like humans is a metaphorical depiction. Fables predominantly feature characters that are either human or deities. Usually, the animal characters used in fables play crucial roles in society, such as cows, horses, snakes, goats, birds, and others. The webinar also discussed the Pancatantra, a literary work that takes the form of framed stories.

After the presentation session, the webinar proceeded with a Q&A session. There were eight questioners, each with one question. One of the interesting questions, which might also be a common inquiry from the public, came from Irfan Wahyu, a Javanese Literature student. Irfan asked about the popularity of fables, specifically those involving the character "kancil" (mouse deer), and why fables are mainly targeted at children. Mr. Zakariya explained that Indonesian education has not adapted to fables effectively. Some efforts have been made by libraries to implement the transliteration of manuscripts, and academic communities are encouraged to disseminate these transliterations to the wider public. From the perspective of researchers, they face a significant responsibility in transforming the contents of manuscripts into works that can be accessible to the broader society.

The conclusion drawn from the "History, Function, and Existence of Javanese Fables" webinar is that fables serve as a medium between humans and animals. Meanwhile, the Pancatantra has political motives and has spread widely across the world. The popular story of birds and monkeys, despite having various versions, shares a common message.

The name "Cakra Manggala" has been chosen as the cabinet name by the daily executive board of the Family of Javanese Literature Students (KAMASTAWA) for the period 2022/2023. The name "Cakra Manggala" is derived from "cakra," symbolizing a round-toothed weapon. From "cakra," the daily executive board holds high hopes that the Cakra Manggala cabinet will work diligently and firmly in their respective fields. Additionally, "cakra" can also be interpreted as precision or meticulousness. Through this analogy, the Cakra Manggala cabinet is expected to work with utmost diligence.

On the other hand, "manggala" is inspired by the headgear worn by Sultan Agung. "Manggala" symbolizes blessings and leadership, thereby making this cabinet a symbol of continuous blessings and good fortune and a driving force for Javanese Literature students as a whole. Therefore, with the name "Cakra Manggala," the daily executive board hopes that the Cakra Manggala cabinet will work together with precision and optimal coordination, both in their respective fields and as a whole, while always being filled with blessings and good fortune in every process they undergo.

In this new management, the members of the Cakra Manggala cabinet are active undergraduate students in their second and third years of study. The cabinet consists of 46 members, with one person as the president, one vice chairman, two treasurers, two secretaries, five members in the Human Resources Development division, six members in the Public Relations and Organization division, six members in the Social Community division, four members in the Media and Information division, five members in the Scientific division, five members in the Entrepreneurship and Logistics division, and nine members in the Interest and Talent division.

Through various planned programs and guidance from Mr. Imam Prakoso as the advisor, the daily executive board of KAMASTAWA, in the Cakra Manggala cabinet, aspires to uphold the reputation of Javanese Literature and contribute optimally to the Javanese Literature study program. Moreover, the success of all the planned programs is also dependent on the support of all Javanese Literature students. Thus, the new leadership aims for optimal cooperation so that both the executives and non-executive members can work together to maintain the name of Javanese Literature.

Yogyakarta - The bonding event between the Student Association of Local Language Education, Faculty of Languages and Literatures, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (HIMA PBD FBS UNY), and the Student Association of Javanese Literature Department, known as KAMASTAWA, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was warm. The event, which became the work program of the Public Relations and Organisation Division of HMJ Kamastawa, was held on Saturday (16/4) in a mixed manner at Soegondo Building 310.

The event, titled "Anjangsana: Nyambung Silaturahmi saha Ngindhakaken Kualitas Organisasi Tumuju Jinawi," aimed to foster camaraderie between the two associations by exchanging experiences and stories about each student association. HIMA PBD FBS UNY consists of six divisions, namely the Core Daily Board, Public Relations Division, Talent and Interest Division (Bakmi), Spiritual Division, Writing Division, and Welfare Division. Meanwhile, HMJ KAMASTAWA has 8 divisions, namely the Core Daily Board, Human Resources Development Division (PSDM), Public Relations and Organization Division (RPO), Social Community Division (Sosmas), Media and Information Division (Medinfo), Academic Division, Entrepreneurship and Logistics Division (Kewirugistik), and Talent and Interest Division (Mikat), which is further divided into Arts and Sports Sub-Divisions.

The event commenced with an opening, followed by speeches from the event organizer of Anjangsana (Miftahul Jannah), the chairman of HIMA PBD FBS UNY (Helmi Andriansyah), the chairman of KAMASTAWA (Yulian Pamungkas), the head of the PBD FBS UNY program (Dr. Drs. Afendy Widayat, M. Phil.), and the head of the Javanese Literature program (Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum.). Subsequently, profiles and work programs of each association were presented, followed by games, sharing of impressions and messages, and finally the closing.

(illustration: Anjangsana Activity)

Through the knowledge shared by each division, both parties had the opportunity to ask questions and evaluate each other's work, albeit limited to certain divisions. After presenting the work programs that would be explored from each association, three programs from KAMASTASWA were selected, namely the Academic Division's Work Program "Dakon: Platform for Aspirations and Consultations," the Talent and Interest Division's Work Program "Ratnatraya," and the Social Community Division's Work Program "Learning Together." Meanwhile, two work programs from the PBD UNY student association were selected for exploration, namely the Writing Division's Work Program "Udyana" and the Talent and Interest Division's Work Program "Collaboration of Three Studio."

(illustration: Handing of Mementos by the KAMASTAWA Chairman to the HIMA PBD UNY Chairman)

(illustration: Handing of Mementos by the HIMA PBD UNY Chairman to the KAMASTAWA Chairman)

This Anjangsana activity strengthened the relationship between the two student associations. At the end of the event, a memento exchanges and an additional activity of gift exchange were held as a token of appreciation for the successful event.

On Sunday (March 6, 2022), the Student Association of Javanese Literature Study Program (HMJ), commonly referred to as KAMASTAWA launched its new cabinet and officially inaugurated the new management members. The event was titled "Kepyakan HMJ KAMASTAWA Cakra Manggala Cabinet" and was conducted virtually using the Zoom platform. The event was attended by Dr. Daru Winarti, M. Hum, the head of the Javanese Literature program, lecturer in Javanese Literature program, the KAMASTAWA chairman of 2020, the KAMASTAWA chairman of 2021, and all the newly appointed daily board members of HMJ KAMASTAWA.

The event was attended by Dr. The host delivered an opening speech, and a prayer followed. Finally, a group photo was taken. Following the speeches by Dr. Daru Winarti, M. Hum., Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., and Yulian Pamungkas, the new KAMASTAWA chairman, the grand design and introduction of each division were presented. The event concluded with socializing, another group photo, and closing remarks from the host.

During the launch of the new cabinet, the newly appointed KAMASTAWA chairman presented several aspects, including the cabinet's logo and its philosophy, the action plan, and the cabinet's organizational structure. The newly chosen name for the cabinet of the 2022/2023 term is "Cakra Manggala". Cakra Manggala was selected as the new cabinet's name because the 2022/2023 management aims for significant progress for HMJ KAMASTAWA. The name represents the hope that the members of the Cakra Manggala cabinet will work together meticulously and optimally, both in their respective fields and as a cohesive unit, while always being blessed and fortunate throughout the process.

The new cabinet consists of seven division coordinators who lead their respective divisions, with Yulian Pamungkas as the chairman of the Javanese Literature Class of 2020, and Muhammad Ikhsan from the same class as the vice-chairman. During the cabinet name launch and inauguration of the new management members, the KAMASTAWA chairman gave a speech and expressed hopes that the new cabinet members would collaborate effectively to optimize the implementation of their action plans. Moreover, during the friendly session (consisting of prayers and wishes from faculty members and the previous HMJ chairman), many hopes and prayers were given for the new Cakra Manggala cabinet to process smoothly and for the chosen logo's philosophy to be realized optimally.

Yogyakarta (January 3, 2022) - For a student, achieving remarkable accomplishments is undoubtedly a dream to be realized, especially on a national or even international scale. However, opportunities to achieve such feats may seem challenging at times, be it due to competition or other circumstances.

This is where the story of Taruna Dharma Jati, a student from the Javanese Literature Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, brings both surprising and joyful news. In 2021, Taruna, along with his team, mentored by Zakariya Pamuji Aminullah, had the opportunity to participate in the Student Creativity Week (Pekan Kreativitas Mahasiswa - PKM) organized by DIKTI. (Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi, Riset, dan Teknologi).

His journey began with a fascination for the world of PKM. The initial spark was ignited when he witnessed the success of his senior, Syahmu Hidayat, a 2017 Javanese Literature student who won gold in Pimnas, with the theme raised according to the knowledge explored in the Javanese Literature study program. This catalyzed for him to delve deeper into the realm of PKM. As he delved into PKM, based on existing phenomena, Taruna understood that PKM provided a platform for various fields of study, including Javanese Literature.

The interest in participating in PKM did not arise solely from observing phenomena. It was the opportunity provided to him by a Javanese Literature lecturer, Zakariya Pamuji Aminullah, often addressed as Mas Zaki, that enabled him to further progress. Moreover, this opportunity led him to become the leader of the team. Achieving an accolade required a long process, involving preparation, revisions, funding, research, and various other stages that eventually led them to their final destination.

According to him, PKM is a forum and event for students to channel their highly innovative ideas in any matter, which hopefully can be useful for the wider community.

In the PKM that he and his team participated in, Taruna focused on the theme of epidemics from the perspective of Javanese literary works. For their research, they collected data from the Surakarta and Yogyakarta regions. They analyzed everything from literary and cultural perspectives to political science and law. Their hard work, dedication, and meticulous execution led them, under his leadership, to win the gold medal in the 34th Pimnas in 2021 in the poster category. He firmly believed that their efforts would not betray the results they achieved.

According to Taruna, the greatest challenge in the process was working with a diverse team due to different backgrounds. Additionally, the chosen subject matter was relatively weighty, requiring the data collected to be condensed and organized meticulously following the established writing guidelines. Precise time management was also crucial in composing the proposal.

Despite facing numerous challenges, he and his team overcame them. Their approach to overcoming challenges was through responsive communication, convincing each other that PKM was a shared responsibility. In terms of condensing the material, they managed it by processing words and putting in extra thought.

Not only do they get tired, but they also gain valuable experience, both academically and non-academically. They acquired new knowledge, especially in their research field, and learned from the teachings of relevant resource persons.

For new students eager to participate in PKM, he advises them not to hesitate, as PKM provides an excellent platform to channel their best "crazy" ideas and elevate the reputation of Javanese Literature.

"Do not be afraid to start, do not feel inferior, because Javanese Literature students actually have a lot of potential that must be developed and optimized, one of which is through this PKM activity" (Taruna, 2022).

The International Literacy Seminar on Disaster History was organized at the initiation of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), in collaboration with the National Library, the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI), U-INSPIRE Indonesia, and support from the Volcanology Center for Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG) Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Syiah Kuala University, University of Indonesia, Bandung Institute of Technology, Higher Education Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction, IABI, Nusantara Manuscript Society (MANASSA), CARI, and Amcolabora Research Institute. This international seminar aims to strengthen the disaster literacy mission so that it becomes a learning, reminder, and reinforcement for people with good quality literacy and builds a new Indonesian civilization that is more resilient in facing disasters.

Through the seminar entitled: “Disaster History Literacy as a Legacy of Resilience of the Past, Present, and Later”, the gluing and rearrangement of various cross-disciplinary learning, expertise, and skills related to disaster history was carried out. This activity was carried out in Ambon City on Wednesday - Thursday, October 13-14 2021.

Picture: Announcement of the winners of the digital scientific poster competition on the official BNPB website

In order to raise public awareness, especially to increase the awareness of the younger generation regarding literacy in disaster history, media that is suitable and liked, and easy to understand is needed. In the digital era like today, the dissemination of digital-based information has become a medium that is easily understood and accepted by the general public. Creativity-based digital media is a product that can be easily disseminated through portals that are available free of charge. BNPB also organizes several side event activities in the form of competitions related to Disaster History Literacy.

This activity is expected to increase public awareness of the importance of studying or knowing the history of disasters and encourage community creativity in translating this information into works. The categories of competitions that were held were as follows (1) Literacy Article Writing Contest for the Elementary School level accompanied by a history teacher at the school; (2) Literacy Literacy Article Writing Contest for the general public; (3) Disaster History Literacy Digital Scientific Poster Competition for students; (4) History of Disaster Literacy Story Map Contest.

Among the many students who took part in the competition, Sahmu Hidayat was one of the 2017 UGM Javanese Literature students who took part in the competition. He won 1st place in the category of Digital Literacy Scientific Poster Competition for Disaster History.

Picture: Digital scientific poster entitled “Citraleka Bancana: Exploring Collective Memory of Disaster in Javanese Script”

The title of the scientific poster he carried was "Citraléka Bancana: Exploring Collective Memory of Disaster in Javanese Script”. The reason behind the idea is because of the many natural disasters that often hit Java. Past events in the form of disasters become a historical record recorded in a traditional Javanese collective memory. This memory is preserved by the Javanese people in several traditional records in the form of manuscripts.

In his opinion, the manuscript contains a citraleka bankana or some kind of hint of a disaster in the past. Generally, these ancient texts explain the types, causes, how to avoid, and what to do when a natural disaster occurs.

One example that is Serat Primbon Palintangan Palindhon Pakedutan which contains a record of knowledge about the occurrence of earthquakes at certain times is considered to indicate events that are bad, good, neutral, or mixed, and have an impact on humans, other living things, and nature. Through the scientific posters he made, he hopes that more and more young people will become aware of the importance of traditional knowledge to deal with the problems that occur amid modernization.

Author: Sahmu Hidayat

Editor: Anggra Dini