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Pasaran Explained: Why a 5-Day Market Week Still Matters

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Javanese Pasaran five day cycle with symbolic colors and spiritual energy.

Delve into the profound spiritual and cultural meaning of Legi, Pahing, Pon, Wage, and Kliwon—the ancient cycle that still shapes Javanese life. By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Published on September 28, 2025 We live our lives by a seven-day rhythm. Monday to Sunday. Work and rest. It’s a cycle so deeply ingrained that we… Baca selengkapnya: Pasaran Explained: Why a 5-Day Market Week Still Matters

Batik Patterns Decoded: Parang vs Kawung vs Mega Mendung

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Batik fabric with Parang, Kawung, and Mega Mendung motifs.

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Updated on September 26, 2025 Walk down any street in Java, and you’ll see it everywhere: on shirts at the office, elegant formal wear at weddings, and casual dresses at the mall. It’s Batik, the iconic textile art of Indonesia. But what you might not realize is that the… Baca selengkapnya: Batik Patterns Decoded: Parang vs Kawung vs Mega Mendung