The Association of Indonesian Regional Language and Literature Students (Imbasadi) and Yogyakarta State University (UNY) successfully held the 31st Nusantara Cultural Gathering (TBN) on October 13–16, 2025. The four-day event carried the theme “Satyakarta Baswara: Angiring Jantraning Basa Susastra,” which means “shining brightly in accompanying the journey of language and literature.”
As an annual Imbasadi agenda, TBN XXXI featured various cultural and academic activities, including a National Conference, cultural seminars, and a grand finale filled with award ceremonies and the inauguration of the new Imbasadi board for the 2025/2026 period. This event serves as a forum for networking and exchanging ideas among students from various universities that offer regional language and literature programs throughout Indonesia.
The Department of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) participated in the event by sending seven delegates. They are Haryo Untoro (class of 2022), Ganes Larasati (class of 2023), Meifira Arini Pitaloka (class of 2023), Noviyanti Alfitri (class of 2024), Shabrina Fitra Azzahra (class of 2024), Eva Wulandari (class of 2025), and Yogi Setiawan (class of 2025).
Good news comes from two of its students, Yogi Setiawan and Eva Wulandari, who have been nominated for the 2025 Imbasadi Favorite Male and Female Champions. This achievement is a tangible manifestation of the spirit of students in the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program at the Faculty of Humanities, UGM, in appreciating, preserving, and promoting the cultural wealth of the archipelago through scientific and cultural activities.
Through the organization of TBN XXXI and the achievements attained, it is hoped that students' enthusiasm for preserving regional cultural heritage will continue to grow, while also strengthening bonds among regional literature students across Indonesia. The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program at FIB UGM also extends its gratitude to all parties who have supported the implementation of these activities.
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.
Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a handover of office (Sertijab) of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Student Association (HMJ Kamastawa) for the 2024/2025 period. The inauguration of the new management took place on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 04.00–05.00 PM WIB in the Multimedia Room, Margono Building, fourth floor. The event was attended by Dr. Daru Winarti, M. Hum, as the Head of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., as the advisor of HMJ Kamastawa, representatives of the HMJ Kamastawa board for the 2023/2024 period, and the new HMJ Kamastawa board for the 2024/2025 period.
The event began at 04.00 PM WIB with the opening by Bagus Ulin Nuha, a student of the class of 2023, as the Master of Ceremony (MC). Followed by opening remarks from Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., and Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A.
Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., then read the minutes of the event, and continued with the reading of the oath followed by all HMJ Kamastawa administrators for the 2024/2025 period. The inauguration and symbolic pinning of the sign of office to the Chairperson of HMJ Kamastawa 2024/2025 were carried out by Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum. Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma, Chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2023/2024 period, removed the sign of office and pinned it to Gilang Cahyo Nusantara, Chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period.
As a moment of farewell and welcome, Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma said farewell on behalf of the 2023/2024 HMJ Kamastawa board. Meanwhile, Gilang Cahyo Nusantara gave a speech representing the management of HMJ Kamastawa 2024/2025. The next session was the handover of mementos from Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., to representatives of each division of the HMJ Kamastawa management for the 2022/2023 period. The event was closed with a prayer led by Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., before being closed by the MC.
The handover of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period is an important momentum for the new management to continue and improve the quality of the organization. Hopefully, the new management can implement excellent programs in the future, especially the 13th Fall of the Mountain and the XXX Imbasadi Nusantara Cultural Gathering 2024. Thus, it is hoped that HMJ Kamastawa will be able to continue to play an active role, make a positive contribution, and maintain the good reputation of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. Congratulations and success to the management of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period!
Yogyakarta – The Javanese Literature Study Program at Gadjah Mada University has conducted a public lecture entitled Old Javanese Grammatical Problems. In this public lecture, the Javanese Literature Study Program presented expert speakers, namely Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., a retired lecturer in Javanese Literature at UGM. This activity is open to all UGM academicians and will be held on Thursday (11/11) through Zoom Meeting.
(Image: Zoom Meeting Footage)
This public lecture activity also presented one of UGM Javanese Literature lecturers with the same subject focus as the speaker (regarding Old Javanese), namely Nurmalia Habibah, S.S. M.A., as moderator. Complete with one Javanese Literature student, Enjang Prasetyo Wening, as Master of Ceremony (MC).
"The problematic Old Javanese grammar is Old Javanese grammar which still creates problems," said Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum.
Following the title raised, Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., explained in detail the problems that arise in Old Javanese grammar. The problem with this Old Javanese grammar is that everyone's understanding is not always the same and tends to be different. The problem also lies in the syntax or sentence structure. Mastery of Old Javanese grammar will support anyone who studies and understands Old Javanese texts, especially parwa texts.
Comments and explanations regarding Old Javanese grammar were explained in a clear and detailed manner, supported by the material he had prepared. An example is regarding the phonology of Old Javanese. The different phonemic signs in the letters that explain the reading of Old Javanese also have different meanings. This is what makes Old Javanese a little difficult. He also said that reading accuracy in Old Javanese was necessary so that there would be no misperceptions of meaning.
After Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., finished explaining everything and the session was opened by the moderator. The question and answer session lasted interactively until the end of the event. Public lectures are held for two full hours, from 01.00 pm to 03.00 pm WIB.
Meanwhile, Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., as Chair of the Javanese Literature Study Program who was also present at this public lecture expressed his gratitude to the resource persons, moderators, MC, and colleagues who had attended, and hoped that anyone who attended the public lecture could gain useful knowledge and more insight, and be more interested in the field of Old Javanese, because this field requires experts and must be studied seriously due to its more difficult level. He also conveyed his hopes to Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., so that he can assist in guiding Javanese Literature students, especially in understanding Old Javanese.
“Hope you guys find something useful. Hopefully, you will have more insight and then be more interested in this field," said Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum.
Abhiseka Kramasisya is back as an annual activity of the Javanese Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This activity was held from Saturday to Sunday (01/10/2022 - 02/10/2022) at Wisma Gadjah Mada, Kali Urang, Gunung Kidul/Sleman, Yogyakarta. The purpose of the Abhiseka Kramasisya series is to be an inaugural event for new students and to be part of the Javanese Literature Student Family Department Student Association (HMJ Kamastawa).
A total of 51 new students from the 2022 Javanese Literature Study Program participated in Abhiseka Kramasisya 2022 with the theme "Nyawiji, Nguri-uri, and Migunani". The theme reflects the hope that after this event, Javanese Literature students can remain united in a family spirit, work together in various jobs, be useful for themselves and the environment, and can study, introduce, and preserve Indonesian culture, especially Javanese culture.
Before the Kramasisya Abhiseka series began, the 2022 students were divided into four groups at the technical meeting, namely the Kulawu, Kurantil, Julungwangi, and Marakeh groups. The names are part of the Javanese pawukon. The participants were also given both individual and group assignments.
On the first day, registration was held from 14.00 to 14.30 at Wisma Gadjah Mada. New students were then introduced to the sundries of HMJ Kamastawa and attended a talk show with two alumni of the Javanese Literature Study Program, namely R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., a lecturer at the UGM Javanese Literature Study Program, and I Made Christian Wiranata Rediana, a Javanese art performer. In the talk show, the two speakers shared their experiences and images after the lecture period from the academic and non-academic sides.
In the evening, participants attended the Prodi Seminar. The seminar was held with the aim of introducing the three fields of study that will be chosen by students, namely philology, linguistics, and literature. The seminar was attended by lecturers from their respective fields of study, namely Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., as a lecturer in philology; Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., as a lecturer in linguistics; and Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., as a lecturer in literature. Next, the event continued with Pati Geni (Core Stage of Art Performance), where each group performed the artwork they had created.
The second day was the highlight of the Kramasisya Abhiseka series. The event was in the form of sprinkling and inauguration in the morning (05.00–07.00 WIB). This procession marks the inauguration of class 2022 students as part of the UGM Javanese Literature Student Family. After the inauguration, the event continued with awards in the form of announcing winners from several nominations. The winners were determined based on the criteria of the activeness and enthusiasm of the participants during the event.
At 10.00 WIB, the series of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2022 was closed with the submission of certificates and group photos. Thus, it is hoped that Abhiseka Kramasisya can provide memorable experiences and valuable learning for the 2022 class of students. In addition, the inauguration of the 2022 class of Javanese Literature students is expected to maintain togetherness, care about the preservation and development of regional culture, and make a positive contribution to themselves, others, and the environment, in accordance with this year's theme, 'Nyawiji, Nguri-uri, Migunani'
