Oral traditions in cryptic song lyrics; Continuous cultural revitalization in Batuley

<p>Oral knowledge and teachings are referenced but not salient in cryptic song lyrics sung at ritual festivals in Batuley villages of the Aru Islands in Eastern Indonesia. The article examines the relation of the lyrics in songs to associated teachings and how they are vitalized and transmitte...

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Main Authors: A. Ross Gordon, Sonny A. Djonler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Indonesia 2019-10-01
Series:Wacana: Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia
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Online Access:http://wacana.ui.ac.id/index.php/wjhi/article/view/757