Yogyakarta (06/03/2024) - After spending the month of Ramadan full of wisdom, it is time to celebrate the blessings and warmth of Syawalan. The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program held a Syawalan event with great joy and a spirit of togetherness. This event took place in the hallway of the 4th floor of the Margono building on May 2, 2024, starting at 04.00 PM WIB until completion, attended by students from the 2020-2023 batch along with all the lecturers.
The festivity of the syawalan event was warmly opened by Bagus Ulin Nuha, a student from the class of 2023 who acted as the announcer of the event. Followed by remarks from Gilang Cahyo Nusantara, as the head of the Kamastawa Department Student Association (HMJ), and Dr. Daru Winarti, M. Hum. as the head of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program. In her speech, Dr. Daru Winarti, M. Hum. expressed her gratitude for the presence and togetherness that was established in this special moment.
After the speeches, it was followed by the reading of the Syawalan pledge led by M. Rafi Nur Fauzy, a 2023 student, and followed by all attendees. The syawalan event was also enlivened with a tausiah delivered by Dr. Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., a lecturer in literary studies. The tausiah brought an important theme about the true meaning of Eid al-Fitr, inviting the audience to reflect and interpret the moment of fitri more deeply. After the sermon, the event continued with a joint prayer led by Dr. Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A. The peak of the warmth of the event occurred during the halal bi halal session, where all attendees jointly expressed their apologies and forgiveness, strengthening the ties of brotherhood among them. The moment of joy was immortalized in a group photo session which was also the closing session of the syawalan activity.
Syawalan is not only a religious ritual, but also a place to strengthen the relationship between students and lecturers as part of the family in the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program. This syawalan activity is also interpreted to be self-reflective, learn to forgive, and build harmonious relationships. Through this moment, it is hoped that awareness of the importance of good relationships and respect for others will continue to be instilled, become part of the formation of a quality person, and be ready to face a bright and challenging future.
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), together with the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Student Association (HMJ Kamastawa), held a sharing session entitled 'The Existence of Javanese Culture in Foreign Countries'. The event was held offline at the Soegondo Auditorium, 7th floor, at 15.00 WIB until completion.
This sharing session featured two main speakers, Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., and R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., both lecturers of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program with a field of literary studies. Alma Syahwalani and Muhammad Bagus Ulin Nuha also participated as speakers and moderators. The participants consisted of students of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program batches 2021, 2022, and 2023, as well as other participants who were interested in the existence of Javanese culture in foreign countries.
In the presentation session, R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., and Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., shared their experiences when working on a project organized by the British Museum. The project is a study that departs from a question: is it true that Raffles' belongings that are now in the British Museum were looted?
"At the British Museum, we found a lot of manuscripts and puppet collections, such as wayang kulit, wayang topeng, wayang krucil, and wayang klithik, to a puppet whose existence has been lost in Java," explained R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., in his presentation. "This can be an opportunity for Javanese literature students to study and continue their education abroad," he added.
In line with R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., reviewed research opportunities for students through the perspective of post-colonialism. "The current cultural perspective adopts a post-colonialism perspective. This means that the British Museum gives access to the owners of culture, namely us, to research and study according to their own cultural knowledge and taste." In addition, he also highlighted the lack of Javanese manuscript experts in the UK. "In the UK, there are various manuscripts and cultures typical of the archipelago, but the scholars are very few and have not experienced significant regeneration," he explained.
After the presentation session ended, the announcer opened a discussion session and gave participants the opportunity to ask questions of the two speakers. The participants responded enthusiastically. This was evident from the variety of questions asked of the speakers. The last series of events was the closing, with a group photo session to capture the moment.
The Sharing Session event entitled 'The Existence of Javanese Culture in Foreign Countries' is expected to motivate and arouse the enthusiasm of students of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. "This is to motivate all Javanese Literature friends that departing from pleasure or hobbies, if done seriously, can lead to dreams or ideals, especially about Java, and that opportunities are wide open for all students," said R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A.
Research and study of the traditions and culture of the archipelago need to be carried out continuously to maintain its sustainability because it is the identity and heritage of the Indonesian nation. Synergy from various parties is needed in disseminating this knowledge to academics and the community so that knowledge and culture are not lost and can continue to be developed in accordance with the times. This is in line with the goals of sustainable development, especially in organizing superior-quality education and establishing partnerships to achieve certain goals.
Based on the results of the XXIX National Deliberation (munas) of Temu Budaya Nusantara at I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa State Hindu University, Bangli, on November 8, 2023, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) was chosen as the host of the XXX Temu Budaya Nusantara (TBN), which will be held in 2024.
Imbasadi is a special organization for students majoring in or studying regional languages and literature held by universities in Indonesia. There are 36 universities that are members of this organization. In its implementation, Imbasadi is divided into several Regional Division areas, including Sumatra, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, and Sulawesi.
Every year, Imbasadi has two regularly organized activities, namely Sarasehan Nusantara (SN) and Temu Budaya Nusantara (TBN). Regarding TBN, this activity is held around November or December. The main purpose of TBN is the national deliberation, demission, and reorganization of the Imbasadi board. The supporting activities that are held are the Archipelago Cultural Performance and the National Scientific Writing Competition. Other activities depend on the TBN organizing committee.
In order to organize TBN XXX, the organizing committee of Temu Budaya Nusantara activities from Gadjah Mada University opens opportunities for mahadaya to participate in various divisions, such as events, public relations (PR), creative media, equipment, consumption, business funds (Danus), security, sponsors, and liaison officers. By joining the committee of Temu Budaya Nusantara, Mahadaya has the opportunity to get a national certificate, extensive new relationships, and experience in organizing events.
Here is the open recruitment timeline:
Registration: March 10–14, 2024
Interview: March 16–17, 2024
Announcement: March 19, 2024
First Gathering: March 23, 2024
Interested students can register via the registration link and access the guidebook for more information. For any questions, Mahadaya can contact Mayla (08998001072 via WhatsApp) or Gulang (Rickrowens01 via Line) as contact persons.
Imbasadi, as an organization, aims to study, preserve, develop, and introduce regional cultures in Indonesia. Through the good cooperation of the host committee and the support of various parties, it is hoped that Imbasadi's XXX Nusantara Cultural Gathering activities can be well organized. This activity is in line with the sustainable development goals, especially in point 4 (improving the quality of education) and point 17 (partnerships to achieve goals).
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM) held a ‘gebyar acara dies’, a lively celebration in commemoration of the Faculty's 78th anniversary. The event has been decorated with various performances from each study program, including the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program.
The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program performed karawitan presented by students who are members of Gamelan Sastra Nusantara, also known as Gamasutra. Gamasutra, which consists of students from various years, has performed three pieces of music, namely 'Ladrang pangkur pelog barang', 'Lancaran kuwi apa kuwi', and 'Lancaran gugur gunung', as the last performance.
This musical performance is an expression of the identity of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, which is consistent in preserving and reviving Javanese culture as part of the nation's cultural wealth. Furthermore, the gamelan performance from Gamasutra has contributed to enlivening the 78th anniversary of FIB UGM.
In a broader context, this performance also symbolizes the faculty's efforts in preserving the diverse cultures of the archipelago, as well as raising awareness of the importance of maintaining and appreciating the cultural heritage that characterizes the Indonesian nation.
Developing interest in learning Javanese fiction writing among students is one of the good efforts made by the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. This effort is reflected through the organization of structured courses. However, the study program makes other efforts to identify hidden talents, improve students' basic competencies, and ensure the sustainability of this interest. One of them is to bring students closer to writers and authors who are qualified in this field through writing training and mentoring activities.
The open offer was conveyed to students through a class communication group. The class community has been formed in the context of training activities in writing children's stories by Budi Sardjono (Gubug Nyawang Giri), a qualified author under the pseudonym Agnes Yani Sardjono. This activity was held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, starting at 07.30 WIB until completion at Gubug Nyawang Giri-Sleman, in collaboration with PASBUJA (Paguyuban Sastra dan Budaya Jawa) Kawi Merapi Sleman through its Sleman School of Literature (S3). This community is supported by the community service program organized by Wiwien W. Rahayu, a lecturer in the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program since 2022, on an ongoing basis.
The offer did not receive a variety of responses, except from six students who were interested in seizing the opportunity. These students are Dian Nitami, Maysa Putri, Siti Nurhayati, Pingky Putri, Ilman Nafia, and Nisrina Dyah.
"I want to learn to be a writer, develop ideas, and be interested in writing children's stories," was Nisrina's reason for accepting the offer. Another reason for Maysa's participation was ".to use it to raise my intention, enthusiasm, and motivation to write," she explained. The same thing was also conveyed by Ilma Nafia and Dian Nitami. The positive energy given by the author through the story of his experience is one of the attractions of the students' participation. It could be that this can trigger a passion for fiction writing among Javanese Literature Study Program students. So that in the future, the response to existing opportunities will be more optimal.
Not just a hobby, the choice to become a writer is one of the offers made to students. The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program is committed to providing strategic programs to support the development of fiction writing skills. The fulfillment of this is done seriously and continuously through the development of partnerships with various parties. Through the implementation of the tri dharma of higher education, this goal is expected to be achieved.
On Sunday, (02/25/2024), the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Student Association (HMJ Kamastawa) for the 2024/2025 period held a first gathering with the aim of getting to know and interacting between board members and knowing the programs that have been planned. This event took place in room 302-303, Margono Building, third floor, at 02.00–04.00 pm WIB.
The first gathering is an important moment for new board members. A warm atmosphere emanated throughout the event, allowing each member to get to know each other, whether from their fellow divisions or from different divisions. In addition, this event provides an opportunity for each division to present program plans that will be carried out during management.
The event was hosted by two presenters, Septi Indah Lestari, a 2022 student, and Bagus Ulin Nuha, a 2023 student. The series of first gathering activities included introductions to each division and division members, presentations of various programs by each division, games or interactive games, and ended with a group photo session to capture the moment.
Through the First Gathering, it is hoped that a close relationship and intense interaction between the members of the HMJ Kamastawa 2024/2025 board can be established. Furthermore, by knowing the programs of each division, it is expected to increase understanding of the objectives and implementation strategies. With the establishment of good communication, it is expected that the students of HMJ Kamastawa management for the 2024/2025 period can work together effectively in planning, implementing, and evaluating the programs that have been launched. This approach is in line with the principles of sustainable development, especially in points 4 (improving the quality of education) and 17 (partnerships to achieve common goals).
The Sleman Regency Culture Office (Kundha Kabudayan) holds a Memetri Magazine Writing Training Workshop every year. This year, the workshop took place on Thursday, (02/15/2024) at Floating Resto Sleman. This workshop was attended by various groups, including Pasbuja (Javanese Literature and Art Society), FGSM (Sleman Teachers Forum), and five students of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program class of 2023. They are Rafif Wicaksono, M. Rafi Nur Fauzy, Audrey Gizella Islamey, Rela Sazkia, and Zidna Nabila.
This year's "Memetri" Magazine Writing Training Workshop was devoted to writing Javanese-language feature works. The goal was to train the participants to write features, increase creativity, and preserve the Javanese language. There were various materials presented by the speakers, such as formulas for writing features, methods of writing features, and how to choose references for features to be written. Wiwien Widyawati Rahayu, lecturer of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, was also a resource person in this workshop. She conveyed the method for finding feature sources.
Audrey Gizella expressed her opinion on the workshop. "Alhamdulillah, this workshop was very fun, not boring, and I gained new knowledge to write features." Rafif Wicaksono added, "This activity is very useful for us, especially since our study program is also related to literature. Therefore, we can know the intricacies of good and correct feature writing," he said.
The workshop ended with a practice of writing a feature on the topic of Floating Resto Sleman. Five writers with the best work will have the opportunity to become journalists for the magazine "Memetri" by the Sleman Regency Cultural Office. With this, it is hoped that there will be many people who like to write in Javanese, especially features, for "Memetri" magazine.
The organization of the "Memetri" Magazine Writing Training Workshop is a concrete effort to train the younger generation to be able to write features as well as participate in the preservation of Javanese culture. Educational efforts and cooperation from various parties in preserving culture are in accordance with the goals of sustainable development, namely improving the quality of education (point 4) and partnerships to achieve goals (point 17)
On Monday, (02/12/2024), the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program received a visit from students of Reitsumeikan University, Japan. The event took place in Room 405 (gamelan room), Margono Building, 4th floor, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The participants of this visit were 20 students, one supervisor, and 14 friends from the Buddy Club Student Activity Unit.
(Introduction of Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program and HMJ Kamastawa)
During the visit, seven student representatives from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program gave a presentation about the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program and the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Student Family Organization (HMJ Kamastawa). Furthermore, student representatives introduced Karawitan musical instruments as part of Javanese culture. The introduction was carried out by explaining the musical instruments, demonstrating playing the instruments, and presenting a traditional Javanese song entitled "Suwe Ora Jamu." After the presentation, Reitsumeikan University students were allowed to try playing various gamelan musical instruments available, guided by student representatives.
(Demonstration of gamelan musical instruments)
(Introduction of Javanese gamelan instruments to Reitsumeikan University students)
The visit was then closed with a group photo and the handover of souvenirs to Reitsumeikan University.
(Handover of souvenirs)
With this visit, Reitsumeikan University students had the opportunity to better understand Indonesian culture, especially Javanese culture. This activity can be an effort to introduce the beauty of the archipelago's culture to the international community. Efforts to introduce and explore the traditions and culture of the archipelago are in line with the fourth point in the sustainable development goals, namely the provision of quality education.
Bima Muslih Wicaksono, a student of class 2022, was successfully elected as the Chairperson of the Committee for the Archipelago Cultural Meeting (TBN) of the Association of Regional Language and Literature Students throughout Indonesia (Imbasadi). This election was carried out in the TBN preparation meeting, which was held online on Saturday, (27/01/2024).
The TBN preparation meeting was not only attended by Imbasadi student members but also involved representatives from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Student Association (HMJ Kamastawa), as well as several study program alumnus who are also alumnus of Imbasadi. Discussions during the meeting not only included the election of the committee chairman but also discussed plans for the future implementation of TBN XXX.
Temu Budaya Nusantara is Imbasadi's annual agenda, which is usually held in November or December. The event includes various activities, such as the National Deliberation, demission, and re-organization of Imbasadi administrators. In addition, there are also supporting activities, including the National Cultural Performance and Scientific Writing Competition (LKTI).
The agreement of the National Conference (Munas) of Imbasadi's XXIXth Nusantara Cultural Gathering at the State Hindu University I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa, Bangli campus (08/11/2023), stipulated that the UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program will host the TBN-XXX in 2024. The appointment of UGM as the host of TBN-XXX shows UGM's active involvement in studying, introducing, and preserving Indonesian regional culture to a wide audience. This step is in line with the fourth mission of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is to improve the quality of education for the people of Indonesia.
With the election of Bima Muslih Wicaksono as Chairman of the Committee, it is expected that the TBN-XXX Imbasadi activities can be held successfully and make a positive contribution to preserving and developing Indonesian culture. Support and prayers from various parties are expected to contribute to the success of this prestigious event, which will be held in the near future.
