16 Apr 2025

Religious Values and Environmental Awareness in the Design of Rumoh Aceh

INFOBUDAYA.NET — At the northernmost tip of the Indonesian archipelago, in the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, stands one of the most recognizable traditional houses: the Rumoh Aceh. More than just a physical structure, Rumoh Aceh embodies a way of life, with its design deeply influenced by religious values, and

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16 Apr 2025

Saman Dance: A Living Symbol of Unity, Faith, and Resistance

INFOBUDAYA.NET — The Saman Dance, or Tari Saman, is a captivating traditional dance from the Gayo region in Aceh, Indonesia. It is known for its rapid, synchronized body movements and harmonious rhythm, performed without any musical instruments. Instead, the dancers create the music through clapping, chest-slapping, and vocal chants. While

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15 Apr 2025

Debus: A Spiritual and Cultural Heritage from the Archipelago

INFOBUDAYA.NET — Debus is a traditional Indonesian martial art that originates from Banten. However, Debus is more than just a physical performance or extreme entertainment. Behind the acts of piercing the body with sharp objects, walking on fire, or striking oneself without injury, Debus carries deep spiritual meaning and a

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15 Apr 2025

The Legacy of the Panji Story: A Cultural and Historical Treasure of Indonesia

INFOBUDAYA.NET — The Panji story is one of the most culturally rich legacies that has had a significant influence on the history of literature and arts in Indonesia. The origins of this story date back to the 12th century CE, specifically in East Java. The story has developed into a

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14 Apr 2025

Perspectives on the Indonesian Sociophysics

Indonesia is a diverse and dynamics country. The behavior of its society is very complex to study. To understand such complexity, we can use sociophysics model. It is a field of study which offers a unique lens that often centered around the cellular automata. The cellular automata is a powerful

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14 Apr 2025

TUAK IN THE BATAK TOBA CUSTOM

INFOBUDAYA.NET — North Sumatra (SUMUT) Province, which is inhabited by various ethnicities, certainly attracts the interest of the general public to get to know the customs, culture, history, and panoramas that stretch there. When talking about typical Indonesian food and drinks, of course, it will never run out of discussion,

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13 Apr 2025

Bolelebo: A Song of Longing, Pride, and Collective Genius from East Nusa Tenggara

INFOBUDAYA.NET — East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is a province in eastern Indonesia known for its stunning landscapes and deep-rooted traditions. This province is the birthplace of a touching and iconic regional song called Bolelebo. More than just a melody, Bolelebo expresses the deep emotions of identity, belonging, and the powerful

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13 Apr 2025

MANIFESTATION OF BADENDANG ROTANG TRADITION AS A SHARED TRADITION AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Infobudaya.net – December is a special month for Christians and also all levels of society. The celebration of Christmas along with the turn of the year makes society united in welcoming December. However, this month also often triggers friction that is considered to disrupt diversity. Terrorist acts are the main

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25 Dec 2023

Merayakan Keberagaman: Wujud Bhinneka Tunggal Ika dalam Tradisi Semangat Natal dan Tahun Baru

Perayaan Natal dan Tahun Baru menjadi bukti perayaan keberagaman di Indonesia. Tradisi Natal dan Tahun Baru tetap semarak meskipun sebagian besar penduduk Indonesia menganut Islam. Perayaan ini menjadi panggung bagi keberagaman budaya dan keagamaan. Wujud Bhinneka Tunggal Ika tercermin di dalamnya. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika adalah sebuah konsep yang menyatukan perbedaan

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25 Dec 2023

Manifestasi Tradisi Badendang Rotang sebagai Tradisi Bersama Menjelang Natal dan Tahun Baru

Desember menjadi bulan yang istimewa bagi umat kristen dan juga semua kalangan masyarakat. Perayaan Natal beriringan dengan pergantian tahun membuat masyarakat bersatu padu menyambut bulan Desember. Namun, bulan ini juga seringkali memicu pergesekan yang dinilai mengganggu kebhinekaan.  Aksi terorisme merupakan faktor utama pemecah nilai kebhinekaan. Terorisme dengan embel-embel agama dan budaya tertentu,

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