The Nusantara Manuscript Society Association (Manassa) together with the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, will hold the XIX Nusantara Manuscript International Symposium on August 7-9, 2023 in Yogyakarta. The event, which is held every two years, aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the archipelago, especially ancient manuscripts and manuscripts, so that they can bring benefits in the midst of globalization and the times.
The symposium themed “Strengthening Indonesianness Through the Study of Nusantara Manuscripts” brought together around 100 participants and 25 national and international speakers. The discussion was divided into eight panels that discussed various aspects of manuscripts, such as cross-culture, digitization, conservation, hoaxes, and its relation to the creative industry. On the last day, participants visited historical sites related to manuscripts in Yogyakarta.
This activity received support from various government institutions, such as the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), and the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). The Minister of State Secretary, Prof. Dr. Pratikno, M. Soc., appreciated the efforts to preserve manuscripts as an ancestral heritage that contains the wisdom of the nation's life.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M. Hum, stated that this symposium is an important momentum to strengthen national identity through the study of manuscripts that are rich in local wisdom values. Manassa Chairman, Dr. Munawar Holil, added that the symposium was also a gathering place and a forum for scientific research results for experts.
There were eight panel discussions held in this symposium, including: (1) Cross Cultural Phenomenon in Nusantara Manuscripts; (2) Digital Humanities and Nusantara Manuscript Studies; (3) Nature and Nusantara Manuscripts; (4) Ethnoscience for Nusantara Manuscript Studies; (5) Nusantara Manuscript Studies and Sustainable Development Issues; (6) Preservation and Conservation of Nusantara Manuscripts; (7) Reportage, Rumors, and Hoaxes in Nusantara Manuscripts; (8) Nusantara Manuscripts and Creative Industries.
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'
