In various studies on the history of Ludruk (a traditional Javanese theater form), Lekra (Lembaga Kebudayaan Rakyat, or the Institute of People’s Culture) is often portrayed as an antagonistic figure in its efforts to develop the Ludruk art form. This is illustrated...
Arek Publications
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....
Terbitan Policy Brief Seri 1
Arek Institute merbitkan suatu Rekomendasi Kebijkan seri pertama. Karya ini adalah hasil kerja riset dari komite Pendampingan dan Penelitian Arek. Kedua komite tersebut menyusun rekomendasi ini dalam rangka melakukan pengkajian kebijakan kebudayaan di kota Surabaya....
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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...
Keep the Spirit of Tjak Durasim Burning: Lekra’s Efforts to Revolutionize Ludruk in the 1960s
In various studies on the history of Ludruk (a traditional Javanese theater form), Lekra (Lembaga Kebudayaan Rakyat, or the...
An Introduction to East Java subculture poems
When East Javanese traditional art is discussed, the main spotlight often falls on Ludruk—a performing art that has long been a...
Durasim (2): A Glimpse of Durasim Through Colonial Newspaper Ages
Cak Durasim and his Ludruk troupe frequently appeared on radio broadcasts starting around 1939, and they began gaining national...
The Port Remains the Same
At the end of the 19th century, Malay opera and stambul comedy were held almost non-stop in the northern corner of Surabaya....
The Actual Problem: Cleanliness and Health Problems in Pegirian River in Colonial Period
Surabaya has long faced health issues related to water. This is evidenced by a petition to the Queen of the Netherlands,...
Arek-Arek
Keep the Spirit of Tjak Durasim Burning: Lekra’s Efforts to Revolutionize Ludruk in the 1960s
In various studies on the history of Ludruk (a traditional Javanese theater form), Lekra (Lembaga Kebudayaan Rakyat, or the...
An Introduction to East Java subculture poems
When East Javanese traditional art is discussed, the main spotlight often falls on Ludruk—a performing art that has long been a...
Durasim (2): A Glimpse of Durasim Through Colonial Newspaper Ages
Cak Durasim and his Ludruk troupe frequently appeared on radio broadcasts starting around 1939, and they began gaining national...
The Port Remains the Same
At the end of the 19th century, Malay opera and stambul comedy were held almost non-stop in the northern corner of Surabaya....
Durasim (1)
Cak Durasim is always placed as a pioneer in the art of Ludruk. His presence is also associated with the early development of...
Nasib Orang Pesisir: Kumpulan Puisi Abdul Hamid
Abdul Hamid | Alumni Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia FIB Universitas Airlangga [] Nasib Orang Pesisir Dulu kami merdeka, menikmati...
Kampung
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...
Kampong as The Deployment of Arek Subculture
Anugrah Yulianto Rachman. Peneliti Arek Institute. The kampong holds cultural wealth. Its presence is not just as a matter of...
A Map of Arek Studies
Anugrah Yulianto Rachman--Nugi. Peneliti Arek Institute. Arek Studies, akin to an uncharted map, lacks a clear scholarly...
Arek on The Pre-Colonial Era
Anugrah Yulianto Rachman--Nugi. Peneliti Arek Institute. Indonesian researchers and writers have always marked the pre-colonial...
The Existence of Arek Surabaya during the Colonial Period
Anugrah Yulianto Rachman--Nugi. Peneliti Arek Institute. Colonialism has shaped the structure of the city of Surabaya, including...
Kelana Masa
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...
The Actual Problem: Cleanliness and Health Problems in Pegirian River in Colonial Period
Surabaya has long faced health issues related to water. This is evidenced by a petition to the Queen of the Netherlands,...
Pagesangan: The Ancient Kampong
Pagesangan is an ancient village. Its existence has been recorded since the Majapahit era, as evidenced by the Canggu Trowulan 1...
Arek Surabaya Reclaim the Urban Sphere
M. Khoirurrizqi Awalalul M | Mahasiswa Ilmu Sejarah Universitas Jember | Jurnalis di Lembaga Pers Mahasiswa Tegal Boto | ...
From Sustainability to Commodity
Alfian Widi Santoso seorang mahasiswa Ilmu Sejarah, Universitas Airlangga. Ia juga aktif mengelola buletin sejarah "De...
The Colonial Economy in Surabaya
Aria Raharja Hidayat. Peneliti Arek Institute. Surabaya, known as an industrial city, is a result of Dutch colonial formation....
Kidung
The Bitterness of Memories
Sugar factories always hold a variety of collective memories regarding colonialism, as their presence was initiated by the...
The 11:11 Eyes
Adnan Guntur published a collection of plays. He titled this publication “Body at 11:11”. This work was published by Pagan...
The Poetry from Surabaya’s Red-Light District
M.A. Haris Firismanda merupakan mahasiswa S2 Kajian Sastra dan Budaya Universitas Airlangga Humans always attach themselves to...
The C4 Playwright
Nuzula Maghfiro | Mahasiswa Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Universitas Airlangga [] Literary works never emerge from a void. Their...
Adnan’s Poem: 11 Bodies at Patjarmerah
Retno Asih Firnanda | Mahasiswa Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia FIB Universitas Airlangga | Teater Gapus[] The Arek Institute...
Adnan’s Poetry: The Absence of The Body
M.A. Haris Firismanda merupakan mahasiswa S2 Kajian Sastra dan Budaya Universitas Airlangga. The city is always assumed to be a...
Terbitan Arek
Terbitan Policy Brief Seri 1
Arek Institute merbitkan suatu Rekomendasi Kebijkan seri pertama. Karya ini adalah hasil kerja riset dari komite Pendampingan...
Tembang Pilihan Arek Seri 1
Program Tembang Pilihan Arek merupakan program terbaru dari Arek Institute. Ini adalah seri pertama dari program ini, dan Arek...