Tag Archives: Tradition

Getting to know Kejawen, the flow of belief in Javanese society

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Kejawen or commonly called Kebatinan is a belief that is mainly adhered to in Java by Javanese and other ethnic groups who live in Java. In essence, Kejawen is a philosophy which has existed since the Javanese. This can be seen from his universal teachings and always attached side by side with the religions of […]

What is Janur Kuning? Why is that symbol in Indonesia?

Weddings in Indonesia are always full of unique and beautiful decorations and there is never a sign of “Janur Kuning”. Initially I thought janur kuning only as a decoration that had been entrenched since ancient times, sometimes I even thought it was just a sign that people in the house were celebrating. Usually the couple’s […]

Why are the majority of Balinese Hindus? Why are they non-Muslim?

The origin of the Balinese is divided into three periods or waves of migration: the first wave occurred as a result of population distribution that occurred in the archipelago during prehistoric times; the second wave occurred slowly during the development of Hinduism in the archipelago; the third wave was the last wave originating from Java, […]