“Stopping by Semarang, stopping by Kudus, Buying a broom with a wire string, In a time of struggle don’t just flaunt appearances, Let’s seize West Irian.” Pribadi & Pakarti: Mochtar, Waspada No. 7, Year XI, 16 February 1962 In the previous article, it was...
Arek Institute Articles
The Pigeon Race in Surabaya–When The Three Meanings of Kukila Interconnect
This is the republished article from the book "Surabaya: City Within Kampung Universe" by Yogi Ishabib. "Husy, You put too much belief in anything Dutch. A Javanese knight requires five: a house, a woman, a horse, a kukila and a suspicion. Can you remember all...
Djawa Dipa: Language and Anti-Feodal Political Movement in Surabaya Colonial Period Doni Rahma Raga Pratama
Almost 100 years ago, on March 11, 1917, in Surabaya, a movement called Djawa Dipa was born, opposing the feudalistic practices of the time. According to various records, the movement was first initiated in two locations: the Oost Java Bioscoop building (now a...
The Bitterness of Memories
Sugar factories always hold a variety of collective memories regarding colonialism, as their presence was initiated by the colonial regime. These memories can manifest in both bitter and sweet recollections, which, of course, are not as sweet as the sugar produced....









