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 Sunday (02/11/2024), Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., a lecturer from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), was a guest speaker in the Culture Webinar. The webinar is one of a series of events commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Association of Regional Language and Literature Students throughout Indonesia (Imbasadi). The event was held at 14.00 WITA (13.00 WIB) with the theme "Synergy of Nusantara Performing Arts in the Era of Globalization." The theme raised a reality about the role, function, and position of the archipelago's performing arts in the era of free and open globalization.
Together with Prof. Dr. Drs. I Wayan Sugita, M.Si., a professor from the State Hindu University, I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar, both presented informative and educational material about the Nusantara performing arts to the webinar participants.
Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., explained his material entitled "Art, Tradition, and Globalization." In his presentation, he highlighted how globalization can affect a tradition
One of the interesting aspects of his presentation was the changes in Kecak dance over time. "Kecak dance initially did not contain a particular story. Later, Walter Spies, a Western artist, worked with Balinese artists and inserted the Ramayana epic into the Kecak Dance performance. At this point, Kecak Dance, which was originally part of the communal culture of the community, was transformed into an attraction for tourist consumption," he explained.
The Cultural Webinar organized by Imbasadi is aimed at inviting the younger generation of Indonesia to understand the potential of the archipelago's arts and culture in the midst of globalization. By preserving and enlivening the archipelago's culture, the community can contribute to developing knowledge and abilities and participate in protecting the nation's cultural heritage. This effort is in line with the sustainable development goals, especially point 4, which highlights the provision of quality education.
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.
On Friday (02/02/2024), the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program received a visit from students and teachers of State Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Munjungan, Trenggalek, East Java. This activity took place in the Auditorium Room, Soegondo Building, 7th floor, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The participants of this visit were 130 students and 10 teachers.
The Head of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, Dr. Daru Winarti, M.A., gave a speech at the beginning of the event. Then it was followed by remarks from Raditya Bagus G.P., a teacher representative from SMPN 1 Munjungan. In his speech, Raditya Bagus G.P. revealed that the purpose of this visit was to motivate students of SMPN 1 Munjungan to keep studying hard and be serious about pursuing their dreams.
(Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., gave a speech.)
(Raditya Bagus G. P. gave a speech.)
At the core event, Nila Okta Pawestri, an educator and alumnus of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program class of 2019, became the narrator of the activity. Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., is the lecturer of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, as the main speaker. The lecturer from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program introduced the faculties at Universitas Gadjah Mada. One of them is the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program.
One of the interesting things from his presentation was when Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., discussed the misconceptions of public perception regarding the study program. "So what then are the prospects for students of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program? Will they be directed to become shamans in the future? Of course not. Here, we study Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture in a scientific corridor. There will be many things that can be studied from the perspective of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture because it involves various things, from the perspective of the way of life of the Javanese people, "he explained.
(Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., introduces Universitas Gadjah Mada, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, and Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program.)
After the audience ended, the announcer opened a discussion session that took place between the speaker and students of SMPN 1 Munjungan. The variety of questions asked showed the enthusiasm and curiosity of the students about the topic. Some of the questions asked included the requirements to become a UGM student, learning motivation, and phenomena that occur in Javanese society. The next series of events was the handover of mementos from SMPN 1 Munjungan to the speakers, which closed with a group photo session as a memento.
This visit is not only a learning moment for SMPN 1 Munjungan students but also in line with the mission of providing quality education for the community, namely in the fourth point of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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.
Students of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have successfully conducted a teaching program for students at Senior High School 1 Seyegan. This teaching program is a collaboration with the Principal Senior High School 1 Seyegan as a joint effort to preserve Javanese culture, especially in the use of Javanese script. The implementation period of this program lasts from December 12 to 21, 2023, ending with the holding of competitions on December 22, 2023,
A total of nine (9) students from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program participated in this program. They are Sindi Virninda, Nanda Nursa Alya, Rafael Raga B.P., Faradila Putri M., Ahmad Nur Astha, Enjang Prasetyo W., Fazi Arifian Pradara, Novita Nurhasanah, and Inayah Milati. The teaching was done by applying creative methods, with the hope that the students could understand Javanese script thoroughly.
Nanda Nursa Alya, one of the teaching participants, expressed her excitement in the interview: "It's really fun because we can interact with the students." Nanda explained that this program not only benefits the students but also develops the students' abilities. "This program trains us as students to be teachers and friends for the students. In addition, this program also requires student creativity in creating good and fun learning methods and media for students."
With this teaching program, Nanda hopes that the activity can be carried out every year. "Hopefully this program will always exist every year," she said. This teaching program is in line with the sustainable development goals, especially the fourth point, which aims to improve the quality of education.
In order to commemorate the anniversary, Universitas Gadjah Mada organizes various events and activities. One part of the series of events is a shadow puppet performance entitled "Banjaran Dwijawara." The performance is a collaboration between Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Banyumasan, and Timuran Java in one wayang performance. This event was held on Saturday, (16/12/2023) at Grha Sabha Pramana.
The play "Banjaran Dwijawara" is a biographical compilation of the career journeys of the characters Rama Bargawa, Resi Dorna, and Arjuna. These three characters are faced with various complex problems. Rama Bargawa deals with oligarchs who act arbitrarily; Resi Dorna faces the issue of inclusivity; and Arjuna is in the era of gender equality.
In its implementation, students from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program participated in enlivening and succeeding the wayang performance. This participation was manifested in their role as a crew group, performers in the form of musicians and sinden, who are members of the Gadjah University Student Arts Family, to Muhammad Siswoyo, a 2022 student who became the puppeteer of the wayang kulit performance in the Javanese Timuran style.
(Handover of Arjuna puppet to Muhammad Siswoyo)
The play "Banjaran Dwijawara" is not just for entertainment, but also as a learning tool in the form of moral messages about how to behave and make decisions when facing a problem. In addition, this shadow puppet performance is also a place to introduce and preserve the art of shadow puppetry and its various gagraks, which are a form of cultural wealth in Indonesia. The introduction and preservation of Indonesian culture through this puppet show is in line with point four in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely improving the quality of education.
The Student Association of the Javanese Literature Student Family (Kamastawa) has held a big conference on Tuesday (18/12/2023). The meeting was held online and took place in room 709, Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
The event was hosted by Yasmin Nabila Sahda (class of 2022) as the emcee, Idharul Huda (class of 2021) as the first presidium, Endar Sasmita Aji (class of 2022) as the second presidium, Amining Tyas S. (class of 2021) as the first notetaker, and Laksito Amero F. (class of 2021) as the second notetaker.
The 2023 Kamastawa Mubes discussed several matters, such as the agreement of the Answer Sheet (LPJ), the agreement of the Basic Bylaws (ADRT), and the appointment of the chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period. The PLJ agreement comes from several divisions, consisting of:
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Human Resources Division (Humas)
Public Relations and Organization Division (RPO)
Social Society Division (Sosmas)
Media and Information Division (Medinfo)
Scientific Division
Entrepreneurship and Logistics Division (Kewirugistik)
Interest and Talent Division (Mikat)
The second discussion was to agree on the ADRT of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period. One of the provisions is the change in the name of the department's student association. The Javanese Literature Student Family has been agreed upon to become the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Student Family. The change was made by considering the name of the study program, namely Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture UGM. However, the acronym of the major students has not changed, which remains Kamastawa. The decision was agreed to maintain kamastawa etymologically, which is the word 'kāma', which means love and loyalty, and 'stawa' which means prayer, hope, and praise in Sanskrit.
The third discussion was the determination of the chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period. The determination of the chairman of HMJ Kamastawa was determined through deliberation by the mubes members. There were three candidates for the chairmanship of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period, namely Amtenaring Gulang (class of 2022), Gilang Cahyo Nusantara (class of 2022), and Yudha Adistira (class of 2022). The three candidates went through several stages, such as the presentation of the vision and mission, the question and answer session, the deliberation session, and the determination of the chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period. Based on the deliberations of the participants in the big meeting, it was determined that the chairmanship of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period was held by Gilang Cahyo Nusantara. The determination of the chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period was the last discussion in the HMJ Kamastawa mubes activity. The mubes activity was closed with a closing and joint documentation session.
The big meeting of HMJ Kamastawa 2023 is a learning activity for students to organize and be responsible for the obligations that have been mandated. Furthermore, these activities can be used to familiarize themselves with deliberation and expressing opinions. Thus, the procurement of the HMJ Kamastawa mubes is in line with the fourth point in the sustainable development goals, namely providing and improving the quality of good education for the community.
The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has made another proud achievement. This time, the Wignyasta UGM group won first place in the Javanese Literature Reportage Competition organized by Surabaya State University (UNESA). The competition took place from November 7, 2023, to the announcement period on December 3, 2023, online.
The Javanese literature reportage by Wignyasta UGM was titled "Sapa sing Temen, Bakal Tinemu." In this reportage, the Wignyasta UGM team interviewed Nini Klenyem, a writer of Javanese literary works from the past to the present. Nini Klenyem told us about her journey to publishing her works. Although she did not continue her formal education like most, her strong determination in creating works has brought her works to be more diverse and published until now.
The Wignyasta UGM group consists of four students of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture class 2023, namely Alma Syahwalani, Bernadetta Rahayuning Tyas, Rachel Aulia, and Dian Nitami.
Etymologically, Wignyasta comes from the words 'wignyan,' which means "3 sandhangan panyigeg," and "asta," which comes from the Javanese word for "hand." The word 'wignyan' is interpreted as having a value of 3, while 'asta' is interpreted as having a value of 2, resulting in the number 32. By following the sengkalan system, the numbers are positioned upside down so that they become the number 23. "We made it the name of our team in order to raise the class of 2023," said Alma in an interview on Thursday, (21/12/2023).
The process of creating the reportage was not free of challenges. Alma explained, "In making the reportage text, we faced the obstacle of having to know and use Javanese speech levels appropriately, especially when interviewing Nini Klenyem. We also faced other obstacles, such as limited storage on our device, while we had to make revisions to the work."
"But, Alhamdulillah, we managed to get through all that so that the reportage work is ready to be completed. The making of this Javanese literature reportage was also inseparable from the guidance of Mrs. Wiwien (Dra. Wiwien Widyawati Rahayu, M.A.), the lecturer of our 'Introduction to Javanese Literature' course. She also helped us with the selection of sources because we didn't have much information about the writers of Javanese literature," Alma continued.
With the achievements made by Wignyasta UGM, it is expected that students of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture UGM can continue to improve their abilities and knowledge related to Javanese culture, language, and literature. It is expected that students will continue to be enthusiastic about their work and can use their time to achieve achievements. This achievement is also in line with point four of the sustainable development goals, namely providing and developing the quality of education.
