Panji and Sekartaji on the move

• Main Author: Lydia Kieven
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Indonesia 2020-04-01
• Series: Wacana: Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia
• Subjects: culture; tradition; heritage; art; entertainment; tourism.
• Online Access: http://wacana.ui.ac.id/index.php/wjhi/article/view/868

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>Since the millenium, the Panji tradition has undergone an increasing process of revitalization and transformation in Java. It shows a broad spectrum of concepts and forms: benefit of a long forgotten cultural heritage, academic approach, popularization, innovation, and its use for strengthening cultural identity. </span><span>Starting on a grass-roots and community level of artists, intellectuals, and </span><span>villagers, focusing on the manifestation of values and symbolism, the Panjimania </span><span>has entered governmental and institutional level throughout recent years, </span><span>focusing on popularization of art and entertainment in big formats. This boom is also reflected in research and publications on an academic and semi-academic level. The paper discusses the complexity within the state-of-the-art discourse on cultural heritage, for example the risks of instrumentalization, and its major trajectories and potential of this living heritage for the future.</span></p></div></div></div>