Javanese history and cultural heritage
When you hear the word “Java,” what comes to mind? For most people in the Western world, it’s either a morning cup of coffee or a ubiquitous programming language. But what if I told you that these associations barely scratch the surface of Javanese culture, a living tradition that has shaped one of the world’s… Baca selengkapnya: Javanese Culture: The Rich Indonesian Traditions Beyond Coffee
By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • September 24, 2025 From my home here in Yogyakarta, the heart of Javanese culture, the rhythm of life feels different. It moves to a pulse that is dictated not just by the sun and moon, but by an ancient, intricate calendar system known as Weton. To the outside… Baca selengkapnya: From Yogyakarta to You: Beginner’s Guide to Weton
Javanese Astrology: Mapping the Cosmos and the Soul A Tale of Two Compasses: Western and Eastern Wisdom Angger, my child… Let us pause for a moment from the hustle and bustle of life and be honest with ourselves. We are the most connected generation in human history. In our hands, we hold luminous rectangular portals… Baca selengkapnya: Javanese Astrology: Reading the Forgotten Ancestral Map of the Cosmos, Deeper Than the Zodiac