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Gawai Ceremony

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Gawai Ceremony I ndonesia is a country in Southeast Asia in the form of an archipelago with its largest island, Kalimantan. The diversity of tribes, religions, and languages makes the country of Indonesia interesting to visit and its natural conditions are very beautiful and diverse. Some examples of tribes in Indonesia are Dayak, Javanese, Sundanese, Betawi, Asmat, Madurese, Balinese etc. This diversity gives birth to many varied cultures such as rituals or traditional ceremonies. Dayak tribe is one of the tribes originating from the island of Kalimantan, Indonesia. The Dayak tribe is famous for its various cultures, one of which is the gadget ceremony. Gawai is a celebration/ ceremony  in the Dayak tribe that is carried out regularly with the aim of being grateful for the abundant harvest.  Gawai celebration has a different name in several regions in Kalimantan, such as in Putus Sibau regency known as Denge celebration and in Sambas regency another name for Gawai is Maka...

Javanese in Suriname

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Javanese in Suriname The Javanese tribe is one of the tribes in Indonesia that is famous for its gentle language and good attitude. Javanese is spoken by Javanese tribes, especially in Central Java, Yogyakarta, and East Java. In addition to Java, Javanese is also spoken abroad, precisely in Netherland and Suriname. The Republic of Suriname was formerly called Dutch Guiana or Dutch Guiana and just like Indonesia, this country was colonized by the Dutch. This country is famous in Indonesia because there are many Javanese speakers. Javanese tribes came to Suriname in the late 19th century in what is now known as Javanese-Surinamese. They actually came from Indonesia and brought by the Dutch who at that time colonized the country of Indonesia. The dutch's purpose of bringing many people from Java was intended as labor in the Suriname plantation sector. History records approximately 32,956 people brought as labor from 1890 to 1939. Javanese in Suriname is basically a dialect of Javanese...

Comparison of the Dayak Language of Kalimantan and the Language of East Java

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  Comparison of the Dayak Language of Kalimantan and the Language of East Java   Dayak language and East Javanese are two languages that come from different cultures and communities in Indonesia. It should be remembered that Dayak Language is a general term for a large number of languages spoken by the Dayak tribe in Kalimantan, while East Javanese is a dialect of Javanese spoken in the East Java region. The two have significant differences in terms of history, structure, vocabulary, and culture. Here are some general comparisons: Origins and History: ·           Dayak language           : refers to a large number of languages spoken by the Dayak tribe    in Kalimantan. The Dayak tribe is an ethnic group spread across the island of Kalimantan. ·           East Javanese             ...

Boso Walikan is a Part of Malang

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Boso Walikan is a Part of Malang Malang is one of the big cities that is very unique and diverse. Many cultures were born in this city. Malang is also famous for its typical food and drinks and many people like. In addition to poor food and drinks, it also has unique characteristics, one of which is boso walikan.  Boso Walikan is one of the language used a upside down way which is why the language is known as.  Boso walikan is a characteristic of the city of Malang, East Java, Indonesia. This language still exists in the midst of Malang Society and is a differentiator from other regions. The history of boso walikan itself according to historical observers from Malang State University began with the guerrilla period against the Dutch colonialists at that time, precisely during the struggle of the City People's Guerrilla (GRK). At that time the indigenous people used boso walikan as a code language and as their identity. Their fear of Dutch spying became the background for the...

Ngawonggo Lightning Site

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  Ngawonggo Lightning Site The Ngawonggo lightning site is located in Ngawonggo Village, Tajinan District, Malang. Geographically, Ngawonggo Village has an area of 375,628 hectares with an agricultural land area of 308,985 hectares. Ngawonggo's Lightning Site, if seen from the meaning of the word lightning, is holy water used for worship. The hope is that with the wider community recognizing the Ngawonggo Petirtaan Site, it can foster a sense of love for the country by knowing the history as well as educational facilities regarding history and culture. The Petirtaan Ngawonggo site is located between the Kemanten River (local residents usually call it the "Manten River) in the north and the irrigation canal in the south. The Petirtaan Ngawonggo site was identified as an archaeological relic originating from the Hindu-Buddhist kingdom between the 10th and 13th centuries AD (the transition period from the Kediri to Singosari kingdoms).   L ightning Ngawonggo consists of three poo...