CENTRAL JAVA, Indonesia (RNS) — Every year as Ramadan approaches, those who live on the slopes of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu honor the dead in a deeply rooted Javanese tradition called Nyadran, ...

TEMPO.CO, Surabaya - Megengan is one of the traditions carried out by the Javanese people which is often found before the month of Ramadan. This tradition is usually carried out by the Javanese as a ...

In PEOPLE's exclusive look at James and Meitalia's wedding in '90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way,' the couple celebrate cultural Javanese traditions on their big day In PEOPLE's exclusive first look at the ...

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, ...

MUAR, July 21 (Bernama) — Wayang Santri stage performances may still be unfamiliar to many Malaysians, but this unique art form holds deep roots in the Javanese community across the Indonesian ...

Thousands of Catholics in Semarang Archdiocese in Central Java began the Month of the Holy Rosary on Oct. 1 with an inculturation liturgy that combined Javanese New Year celebrations with Marian ...

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Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri (C) with PDIP Cadre Joko Widodo (Jokowi) (R) and the party's political division Chief, Puan Maharani, Jakarta (8/9).

This program is co-sponsored by the American Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation. Scroll down to read full program notes. Join us for a concert of Javanese gamelan compositions composed by ...

Yennu Ariendra (left) and J. Mo’ong Santoso Pribadi of Raja Kirik perform in 2018 at the Cemeti Institute in Yogyakarta. Credit: Courtesy the Raja Kirik YouTube channel When my colleague Leor Galil ...