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Young apprentice: In Javanese, the word wayang means, “shadow” and kulit, “leather.” Before a piece of “leather” is turned into a puppet of gemlike beauty it is first carved and then painted, often by ...

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, ...

"The Tale of Dewa Ruci" is a Javanese story based on the epic Mahabharata. It tells the story of Bima — one of the Pandawa brothers — in his quest for sacred knowledge. This mystical journey brings ...

Dedicated to preserving the essence of Javanese marriage customs, a “mak andam” (bridal make-up artist) from Indonesia embarked on a journey of over 1,500km from Ponorogo, East Java, to Johor to share ...

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, ...