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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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

From “Mancanegara”, Back to “Tanah Air”, Tobatenun Unjuk Gigi di Adiwastra Nusantara 2022
INFOBUDAYA.NET – Dari tahun ke tahun industri kreatif di Indonesia masih menjadi salah satu penyumbang limbah terbesar di dunia. Berangkat dari hal tersebut, saat ini mulai bermunculan industri kreatif terutama di bidang mode yang memiliki fokus mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan dengan memperhatikan material yang digunakan. Hal tersebut lah yang menjadi salah

[Ulasan] archipelaQode: Episode 1
archipelaQode adalah sebuah webtoon yang diadaptasi dari buku “Kode-kode Nusantara” ciptaan Hokky Situngkir. Webtoon ini sudah dirilis pada tanggal 11 Februari 2022 yang lalu. Berlatarbelakang genre drama dan fiksi ilmiah, webtoon ini menceritakan bagaimana muda-mudi yang kesepian bertemu dengan sosok “Q” yang akan membawa mereka menemukan pusaka Nusantara yang tersembunyi.