Today is Wednesday. But for some Indonesians, it's not just any Wednesday — it's a "Pon Wednesday". Pon Wednesday exists in the Javanese calendar and has been picked three times by Indonesian ...

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For musician Ria Soemardjo, singing in the Javanese tradition is a way to connect with her father's culture whilst also ...

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Javanese tradition is deeply rooted in the concept of "Rukun Aga," or "Five Pillars," which guide life. Rukun Aga reflects a holistic approach to life, highlighting the interconnectedness of humanity, ...

And even Habibie is half-Javanese. With the unwritten rule that the Indonesian president should be Javanese, political analysts have often connected Javanese culture with Indonesian leadership. In the ...

The soothing sounds of gamelan welcomed me as I turned onto the small gravel road leading to the venue. Upon entering the Kraton Embah Anang compound, I was met with warm smiles from villagers who ...

THE MORNING sun was fierce but the crowd pressed against the gates of the palace did not seem to mind. They were eagerly waiting for the ceremony to start. Three times a year, the sultan of Yogyakarta ...

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