Semarang - The 10th Imbasadi Nusantara Workshop was successfully held at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) from 30 May to 1 June 2023. This prestigious activity carries the theme Pusparagam Tradition of the Archipelago, which reflects the diversity of traditions and culture in Indonesia by emphasizing efforts to preserve cultural wealth and these traditions. The event which lasted for three days was closed with the selection of the Sons and Daughters of Imbasadi 2023 and the Awarding Night as the highlight on May 31, 2023.

The 10th Imbasadi Nusantara Workshop which was held at UNNES in 2023 presented six kinds of competitions, including the National Scientific Writing Contest, National Typography Contest, Regional Pop Song Contest, Cultural Poster Contest, Cultural Documentary Video Contest, and Imbasadi 2023 Son and Daughter Selection Competition.

The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Delegation from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) also participated in this activity by participating in all competitions. The UGM delegation consists of Idharul Huda (class of 2021) as the head of the delegation, Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma (class of 2021), Nurma Aisyah (class of 2021), Nanda Nursa Alya (class of 2021), Bima Muslih Wicaksono (class of 2022), Haryo Untoro (class of 2022), Kintan Dewinta Putri (class of 2022), and Muhammad Siswoyo (class of 2022) participated in the event which was held in Semarang.

The UGM delegation won brilliant achievements in several competitions, including:

• 2nd place in the Cultural Documentary Video Competition (Bima Muslih Wicaksono as chairman, and two members namely Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma and Idharul Huda)
• Runner-up 1 Putri IMBASADI 2022 (Kintan Dewinta Putri)
• Runner-up 2 Putra IMBASADI 2022 (Bima Muslih Wicaksono)

(Cultural Video Documentary Championship Acceptance)

(Reception of 1st Runner-Up of the Putra Putri IMBASADI Championship)

(Reception of 2nd Runner-Up of the Putra Putri IMBASADI Championship)

The Cultural Documentary Video Competition which won the prize raised the theme of the tradition of carving leather puppets. Carving wayang is the process of sculpting certain wayang objects. The tradition of carving wayang has been passed down from generation to generation until today. However, the number of puppet masters is decreasing day by day, so a Cultural Documentary Video is made as a medium to document and introduce the tradition of carving wayang to the public, especially to the younger generation.

Furthermore, the championships that were won were Runner-up 2 Putra IMBASADI and Runner-up 1 Putri IMBASADI. The rigorous selection process started with deep interviews and stage-by-stage selection, starting from the top 5 to the top 3. All participants went through the process well and with confidence. Kintan Dewinta Putri is partnered with Ketut Teguh Virgiawan from the Ganesha University of Education delegation, while Bima Muslih Wicaksono is paired with Luh Putu Dian Tristyanti who is also a delegate from the Ganesha University of Education.

In an interview with one of the delegates, Kintan Dewinta Putri stated “I feel proud to be able to participate in the 10th Nusantara IMBASADI Workshop. I am also happy because I have the opportunity to add insight into regional culture and literature and make friends from various universities in Indonesia.”

With events such as the Imbasadi Nusantara Workshop, it is hoped that more and more students will be interested in studying, appreciating, and preserving the rich culture and traditions in Indonesia.

Thank you to all parties who have participated in the success of this event, including the organizers, participants, and other supporters. We hope that IMBASADI can always accommodate students majoring in regional literature throughout Indonesia in exploring, developing, and preserving Indonesian culture.

Indonesia is diverse, and IMBASADI unites

Yogyakarta (22/03/2023) – Students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) held field lectures in three different places. The three places visited were the Sonobudoyo Unit II Museum, the Cultural Preservation Agency (BPK) region X, and the Pakualaman Duchy Library. This field lecture is part of the Codicology course and is attended by students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program class of 2021 who are accompanied by Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum., as the lecturer in charge of the course.

The activity began with the students gathering at the south entrance of the UGM Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB) at 08.00 WIB, then they continued their journey using private vehicles to the location of the first field study, namely the Sonobudoyo Unit II Museum.

At the Sonobudoyo Museum Unit II, the students had the opportunity to visit the archives. During their visit, they were guided by Mas Fajar Widjanarko, a staff member of the Sonobudoyo Museum Unit II who is also an alumnus of Javanese Literature class of 2010, regarding Javanese manuscripts and by Mba Irma, a staff member of the Sonobudoyo Museum Unit II, about manuscript catalogs.

The enthusiasm of the students in studying manuscripts and manuscript catalogs was enormous. Evidenced by the existence of six questions posed to the speaker during the question and answer session. As a form of appreciation, the Sonobudoyo Museum Unit II gave awards in the form of books to the six students who asked.

After a visit to the Sonobudoyo Museum Unit II, the students continued their journey to the second location, namely the Cultural Preservation Agency (BPK) region X. There, the participants received teaching about the various manuscripts that were stored along with their catalogs.

The final location for the field lecture was at the Kadipaten Pakualaman Library. In this place, students have the opportunity to visit the scriptorium, which is a place devoted to storing, copying, writing, or reading manuscripts. Participants were also given instruction on sundries of manuscripts and procedures for treating manuscripts. In between explanations, the field lecture participants were shown various illuminated manuscripts and other collections owned by the Kadipaten Pakualaman Library.

With this field lecture, it is hoped that students can increase their knowledge and experience regarding manuscripts and manuscript catalogs. Through direct visits to these places, students can better understand the practice and process of managing manuscripts and see first hand valuable collections in the fields of Javanese language, literature and culture. It is hoped that this will make a positive contribution to scientific development and student understanding in this field.

On Monday (09/18/2023), students of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (FIB UGM), conducted a Field Trip in the context of the Seminar Course (Philological, Linguistic, and Literary) to the Balinese Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University (FIB UNUD). This event was held in the Ir. Soekarno Room, FIB UNUD, from morning to afternoon. The field trip was attended by 22 students from the 2020 class and was accompanied by four supervising lecturers, namely Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.Hum., and Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A.

The activity consisted of material presentation and discussion sessions. The presentation of the material was delivered by students with a focus on philology, linguistics, and literature, by comparing Javanese-Balinese manuscripts and cultures. The implementation of the discussion session which was attended by students made the presentation of the material interactive.

The discussion session for lecturers from the Balinese Literature Study Program, FIB UNUD, and the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, FIB UGM, took place in the FIB UNUD Professor's Room with the main topic of discussion being cooperation between the two parties.

In addition to discussing the material, students from the UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program also had the opportunity to participate in a lontar writing workshop. This workshop aimed to increase students' interest and enthusiasm in learning Balinese script.

This Field Trip is expected to strengthen the relationship between the two study programs. Moreover, it is hoped that this visit will become an important moment to strengthen cooperation and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, especially in terms of Javanese-Balinese literature and culture.

Yogyakarta (19/05/2023) - Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a syawalan event with a full feel of togetherness. This event was held as a mix and took place in the hall of the Margono building, 4th floor. The event, which was attended by lecturers, students, and female students from the 2019-2022 class, was an event to strengthen friendship ties.

Syawalan, which refers to the month of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, is an important moment for Muslims to commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. At this syawalan event, the main activity carried out is the syawalan pledge, in which each individual apologizes for the mistakes that have been made.

The syawalan event which was held by the UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program was opened by Hafid and Asta, class 2021 students who also act as Master of Ceremony (MC). The syawalan event is carried out using the Javanese language at various levels of krama speech, as a form of seriousness and respect for one another.

The Syawalan Pledge began with student representatives from class 2022-2019, who sincerely expressed their apologies and determination to improve themselves in the future. Then, dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., as head of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, gave a speech and participated in the syawalan pledge.

The event continued with the Syawalan pledge by lecturer representatives represented by Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., who in the following event also gave lectures about the nature and history of Syawalan as a tradition held after the month of Ramadan. The tausiah is then closed by reading a prayer for the good and safety of all.

The syawalan activity ended with a handshake activity between all the attendees. This moment is an opportunity for each individual to apologize and forgive each other, creating an atmosphere full of warmth and brotherhood.

This syawalan event is not only a celebration of togetherness, but also an important moment to foster a spirit of brotherhood and strengthen a sense of solidarity between lecturers and students as one big family of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Surakarta, (18/05/2023) – Coinciding with a national holiday, the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) held a field lecture to the Surakarta Hadiningrat Sunanate. This activity was attended by students taking Wayang Literature courses, who were accompanied by supervisors, namely Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., and R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.Hum.

Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat at that time was holding the ritual of ngesis wayang, which means 'to dry or air the wayang'. This ritual of singing puppets is carried out in the Kyai Pramukanya puppet box which has existed since the reign of Sinuhun Paku Buwana (PB) II in the capital city of "nagari", Kartasura (1727-1745). Kiai Pramuka's puppet box is staged every Thursday because the puppet is a padintenan puppet or wayang that can be used in daily life.

Through Kori Kamandungan, field lecture participants entered the palace area. Before entering the core area of ​​the palace, participants are required to wear Javanese clothing typical of Surakarta. In the Sasana Handrawina building, the tradition of puppet theater is held.

In its implementation, K.R.T Dr. Bambang Suwarno, a courtier and full-time lecturer from ISI Surakarta, also played a role in giving explanations to the participants. The participants were also allowed to observe and be actively involved in carrying out the ngesis tradition.

After participating in the ngesis tradition, the field lecture participants and supervisors had the opportunity to take a photo with Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Windansari, who is familiarly called Gusti Moeng.

(The field study participants and supervisors had the opportunity to take a group photo with Gusti Moeng)

Furthermore, the field lecture participants witnessed the process of putting the puppets into the puppet box of their Kiai Pramuka, and then the puppet box together with the abdi dalem was stored again.

With the existence of this field lecture activity, it is expected that the participants of the Puppet Literature course will be able to learn about cultural events, especially the puppet ngisis tradition in Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat. In addition, participants can also understand the diversity of forms, characters, and narrative relationships in the form of wayang kulit, as well as awaken students' love for Indonesian art and culture.

Yogyakarta–The comparative study activity between the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and the Balinese Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Udayana (UNUD), was successfully carried out. The event was held on Wednesday, 8 March 2023 at the 7th floor of the Soegondo Auditorium with an atmosphere full of togetherness.

This comparative study activity opened with the performance of the Pudyastuti Dance performed by UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture students. The next performance is Gita Pangendag Budhi Citta presented by UNUD Bali Literature students.

After the lively opening, the event continued with a material presentation session. In contrast to public lectures or seminars, speakers come from the students themselves. UNUD Balinese Literature students and UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture students took turns presenting the material that had been prepared beforehand.

After the speaker finished explaining everything, the event continued with the opening of the question and answer session. In this session, the participants who attended showed high enthusiasm with the many questions asked in the question and answer session. These questions illustrated the participants' interest and curiosity in understanding more deeply the literature and culture of the two regions. 

The Joged dance presented by UNUD Balinese Literature students was able to lighten the atmosphere of the event and was followed by the awarding of certificates from each university. The comparative study activity ended with taking a group photo as proof of togetherness and the relationship that exists.

This comparative study activity aims to strengthen relations between the Bali Literature Study Program Student Association UNUD and the UGM Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture UGM Student Association. Through this activity, it is hoped that closer relations will be established between the two study programs and  universities, as well as increase participants' understanding and insight into regional literature and culture, especially Javanese culture and Balinese culture.

Yogyakarta - The Candrabirawa Cabinet has been officially appointed as the HMJ KAMASTAWA Cabinet (Keluarga Mahasiswa Sastra Jawa) for the 2023-2024 period. This cabinet is the successor to the Cakra Manggala Cabinet, which served as administrator of HMJ KAMASTAWA in the period 2022/2023.

The name "Candrabirawa" is taken from an 'ajian' with the same name and is related to a wayang character named Prabu Salya. In the puppet story, Candrabirawa's spell is said to have the power to bring out buta or giants. If the blood of the giant touches the ground, new giants will emerge.

The blood symbol symbolizes the sweat resulting from the hard work of every HMJ KAMASTAWA board, each drop of which can bring forth new enthusiasm in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.

The management of the Candrabirawa Cabinet is held by active students of the 2021 and 2022 undergraduate study programs. The number of daily managers of the Candrabirawa Cabinet is 44 people consisting of:

•        Chief        : Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma
•        Representative: Monica Tia Rissandy
•        Secretary  :

1. Laksita Amero Farhaty
2. Dhiny Maulina Mahanani

•        Treasurer:

1. Novita Nurhasanah
2. Arin Lestari

•        Human Resources Development (HR) Division

1. Coordinator : When there is Princess Erninda
2. Member :
3. Kenyo Kartiko Wengi
4. Endar Sasmito Aji
5. Nanda Fitri Riyantika

•        Public and Organizational Relations Division (RPO)

1. Coordinator : Ahmad Nur Astha
2. Member :
3. Idharul Huda
4. Norma Aisyah
5. Achilla Chillava Acacia
6. Saktia Hidayah
7. Amtenaring Gulang
8. Gilang Cahyo Nusantara

•        Community Social Division (Sosmas)

1. Coordinator : Arum Anggraeni
2. Member :
3. Faradilla Putri Margaretha
4. Novalia Hidayatus Sholihah
5. Clara Cinta Zaneta
6. Alphonsus Was Wise
7. Haryo Untoro

•        Media and Information Division (Medinfo)

1. Coordinator : Geovanna Nathania Yolanda
2. Member :
3. Hanundita Salma
4. Tho Bagus Dhani Saputra
5. Ignatia Githa Sekar Pramesti

•        Scientific Division

1. Coordinator : Fazi Arifin Pradana
2. Member :
3. Rafael Raga Budi Pantuntun
4. Nanda Nursa Alya
5. Fauzan Adi Fadlurrahman
6. Muhammad Siswoyo

•        Entrepreneurship and Logistics Division (Kewirugistik)

1. Coordinator Inayah Milati
2. Member :
3. Thank you Tyas Supratnawati
4. Dhia Camalia Ramadhani Zain
5. Ajeng Tri Pramesti Wulandari

•        Interest and Talent Division (Mikat)

1. Coordinator : Muhammad Krishna Pangestu Wardana

-         Arts sub-division

1. Sub-koordinator : Eugenia Rajane Tetabuhan
2. Member :
3. Kintan Dewinta Putri
4. Aufa Fairuzdhiar Virgianza
5. Bima Muslih Wicaksono

-         Sports Sub-division

1. Sub-koordinator : Hafidh Ahmad Haritama
2. Member :
3. Muhammad Khoirun Nafi'
4. Anggi Galuh Teach Amanah

By establishing a mature work program and receiving guidance from the supervisor, namely Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., HMJ KAMASTAWA hopes that the Candrabirawa Cabinet can bring a good name to the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. In addition, the Candrabirawa Cabinet is expected to make an optimal contribution to various activities and events within the campus environment and to be able to carry on the fighting spirit of the previous cabinets.

Congratulations and success to the Candrabirawa Cabinet in realizing its programs!