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.

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, the Javanese Literature program held a webinar titled "The Tradition of Kidung: History and Uniqueness of Kidung Surajaya." The webinar was one of two webinars organized to celebrate the anniversary of the Javanese Literature study program. This particular webinar was part of the 11th Gugur Gunung event. The first day of the webinar was moderated by Refiana Nur Pawesti, a Javanese Literature student class of 2020. The presentation was delivered by one of the expert Javanese Literature lecturers, Yosephin Apriastuti Rahayu, S.S., M.Hum.

In the first day's webinar, it was explained that Kidung Surajaya had been previously researched by Ms. Kartika Setyawati, a Javanese Literature lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada. The kidung was examined as part of her dissertation. At the beginning of the webinar, Ms. Apriastuti discussed the characteristics of kidung based on Zoetmulder's perspective in Kalangwan. One of Zoetmulder's opinions conveyed by Ms. Apriastuti was that most kidung texts were written in Bali. Zoetmulder also revealed that kidung texts typically contain excerpts of stories.

Ms. Apriastuti explained that Kidung Surajaya is part of the Merapi-Merbabu manuscript collection, which is only found in the National Library of Indonesia. It consists of seven pupuh (a type of poetic meter) with the metrical pattern of macapat. The text was written in the 17th century based on the long version colophon written in Buda script and Mid-Javanese language. Kidung Surajaya has two versions, the long version (D, F, H manuscripts) and the short version (B, E, G, I, J manuscripts). The long version contains around 87 lempir (leaves) with approximately 798 stanzas, while the short version contains 4-14 lempir.

In summary, Kidung Surajaya narrates the journey of Ki Singamada, who is grieving after the passing of his parents. The remarkable aspects of Kidung Surajaya are the advice from the teachers, the protagonist's journey, depictions of nature, the Surajaya initiation ceremony, various flora and fauna, betel leaf, food and drinks served, time indicators, and more. The kidung also provides insights into the agricultural practices of society, the surrounding natural environment, types of flowers, characteristics of women in the past, and much more.

Upon careful observation and analysis, implicit meanings can be found in the names of the characters. For instance, the name Surawani/Surajaya means a brave and victorious person, while the name Hantakarana Ragasamaya means a body that is resilient.

After studying the text, it can be concluded that the purpose of writing Kidung Surajaya was to bring comfort, alleviate sorrow, portray the essence of love, showcase beauty and self-expression, and increase praise. Based on the content and meanings shared, Kidung Surajaya provides many valuable lessons for reflection in life. Its uniqueness and life advice make it worthy of further study and exploration.

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).

Yogyakarta – The 66th anniversary of the Javanese Literature Study Program (Ambal Warsa) was commemorated by holding a joint celebration through the zoom meeting on September 20, 2021.

The celebration event was attended by the entire Javanese Literature family, both active and full-time lecturers, students, and alumnus from various generations. The event was carried out very well due to the enthusiasm of the participants which added to the excitement of commemorating the 66th anniversary of the Javanese Literature Study Program.

The event began with an opening by the master of ceremonies. Next is the speech given by the Head of the Javanese Literature Study Program. After that, active student representatives of the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 batches gave impressions, messages, and hopes. Then, it was continued with reading the online bulletin magazine, intermezzo from Mr/Ms. Lecturer, as well as video presentation performances from Javanese Literature students. Then, it was closed with a prayer reading and a group photo, and closing by the master of ceremonies.

The following is a snapshot of the festive moment of the 66th Ambal Warsa Celebration :

Authors: Vighna Rivattyannur H. and Anggra Dini

Editor: Anggra Dini

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

(Gugur Gunung Poster 11 "Labdhasuksma Jawaloka")

Gugur Gunung is an annual event held to celebrate the birthday of the Javanese Literature Study Program. The Gugur Gunung event this time carries the theme "Labdhasuksma Jawaloka". The word labdhasuksma comes from two words, Labdha which means reached, found, and available. Whereas, suksma means subtle, small, and magical. So, when these two words are combined it means 'get subtlety (soul)'. As for the word jawaloka also comes from two words, Java and loka which means world. So that, jawaloka can be interpreted with the world of Java. The series eventually became a unified meaning of "Labdhasuksma Jawaloka" which can be interpreted as 'getting the tenderness of the human heart and soul in the Javanese world'.

Ahead of the main event which will be held in December, there will be a series of competitions with Javanese literary nuances, including the Javanese Storytelling, the Javanese Script Calligraphy Contest, and the Javanese Culture Infographic Poster Contest. For convenience, here is the link for contest conditions and registration:

1. Java Storytelling Competition

Terms link: http://bit.ly/ToRNdongengJawa

Registration link: http://bit.ly/LombaNdongengJawa

1. Javanese Script Calligraphy Competition

Terms link: http://bit.ly/ToRKaligrafiAksaraJawa

Registration link: http://bit.ly/LombaKaligrafiAksaraJawa

1. Javanese Culture Infographic Poster Competition

Terms link: http://bit.ly/ToRPosterKebudayaanJawa

Registration link: http://bit.ly/LombaPosterKebudayaanJawa

Author: Vighna R. Hernawan