Diakronika

Lingga Yoni site in Tasikmalaya: Overlooked Educational Potential Amidst the Threat of Exploitation of Nature

Reza Renggana Hamdani, Rhoma Dwi Aria Yuliantri, Dede Wahyu Firdaus — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:05:39 +0000

The Lingga Yoni Indihiang site in Tasikmalaya is a cultural remnant of the Hindu-Buddhist period that has high historical, spiritual, and archaeological value. Based on the results of excavations and carbon tests, the site is estimated to date back to the 7th century AD. This research is motivated by a number of problems, including the threat of environmental exploitation due to sand and asphalt mining activities adjacent to the site, the problem of access to land controlled by the private sector, and the low use of the site as a medium for learning history. These problems are exacerbated by the lack of publications, the lack of supporting facilities, ownership conflicts, and differences in religious views of the surrounding community. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through field observations, interviews with stakeholders (site managers, surrounding communities, and related agencies), and documentation studies of relevant literature and archives. The research location focuses on the Lingga Yoni site area in the Indihiang District, Tasikmalaya City. The results of the discussion show that although there have been physical preservation measures, such as the installation of fences, these efforts have not addressed the structural challenges faced by the site. A participatory-based preservation strategy is needed that involves the active role of the community, educational institutions, and the government collaboratively. The conclusion of this study emphasises the importance of integrated site management so that Lingga Yoni Indihiang can function optimally as a protected cultural heritage as well as a means of education and local identity of Tasikmalaya. encouraging students to think critically and gain a deeper understanding of history.

Beyond Java: dr. Rubini, Political Exile, and the Dynamics of Peripheral Nationalism in Colonial Indonesia (1920–1944)

Mohammad Rikaz Prabowo — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:42 +0000

Rubini was a national movement activist in West Kalimantan who, in 1939, became the chairman of Parindra and then led the resistance against Japan from 1942 to 1944. This study aims to explain his background and role in the struggle against colonialism during the Dutch and Japanese eras. The study uses historical methods, including heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. Based on the analysis, the following conclusions are drawn: First, Rubini was born into an educated and respected aristocratic family in Sundanese society. During his time as a STOVIA student, he interacted with national political movements such as the Paguyuban Pasundan, which developed a nationalist attitude. Second, in 1939, he became one of the heads of the West Kalimantan commissariat; through exemplary cooperation and efforts, this party became a major political force there at that time. Third, Dr. Rubini, along with other activists, founded Nissinkwai (1942), which pretended to collaborate with the Japanese. In 1943, Rubini led an underground resistance movement. Unfortunately, this action was discovered by the Japanese; he and other activists were arrested and executed on June 28, 1944. The struggle he led was one of the factors that triggered the Dayak resistance in 1945 and influenced his colleagues' efforts to maintain independence. This research contributes to the historiography of the national movement and the Japanese occupation, particularly in the context of local history in West Kalimantan. This research adds to the list of doctors who participated in the struggle for independence in the nation's history.

From Colonial Aesthetics to Nationalist Visuals: Film Advertising Design in Indonesia, 1950s–1970s

Ageng Rachmad, Jefri Rieski Triyanto, Rima Nur Mutmaina — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:22:35 +0000

Film is a modern medium used to deliver entertainment that has previously been a tradition in society, including presenting elements such as narrative, events, music, drama, comedy and other elements to a wide audience. The novelty of this study lies in examining the visual shift in Indonesian film advertisements from colonial-influenced Western styles toward emerging nationalist aesthetics during the 1950s–1970s, a transformation that has not been previously explored in historical cinema research. The aim of this study is to provide a focused analysis of the visual representation and graphic design of Indonesian film advertisements from the 1950s–1970s using the theoretical perspectives of visual culture and advertising theory to clarify how typography, image composition, and stylistic choices in these promotional materials reflected the cultural context of the era. The method used in this research is the historical method according to Kuntowijoyo which starts from (1) topic selection, (2) heuristics, (3) criticism, (4) interpretation and (5) historiography. The results of this study provide a descriptive account of Indonesian cinema in the 1950s–1970s while showing how film advertisements in newspapers and magazines reflected the broader social and political transitions of the period, including the shift from colonial-influenced visual styles toward emerging nationalist expressions. Movie advertisements in the early 1950s still displayed strong colonial visual nuances, especially through Hollywood-style image composition that imitated the promotional aesthetics of Western imported films dominating Indonesian cinemas at the time. This visual tendency was closely related to the dominance of imported Western films in Indonesian cinemas at the time, which influenced the stylistic choices of local promotional designs. Although there were still few domestically made films, the advertisements had begun to insert symbols of resistance to western domination by incorporating local elements.

Historical Knowledge, National Identity, and Religious Commitment: Explaining the Predictive Relationship among Students in Indonesia

Farida Dwitya Aninda, Ajat Sudrajat, Finna Wijayanti, Wildhan Ichza Maulana — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:45:27 +0000

This research is about analyzing the relationship between mastery of national awakening historical material and nationalism and student religiosity. The study population was 220 students and sampling was carried out using proportional cluster random sampling calculated based on Slovin's formula, resulting in a sample of 148 students. This research uses a quantitative approach. Data collection using test instruments and questionnaires. Question validity is done by product moment correlation using Pearson correlation. The reliability test was performed using Cronbach's Alpha. The data analysis technique was performed by descriptive analysis and prerequisite analysis which included normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test, from which multiple linear regression analysis was performed. The results of this research show (1) there is a significant positive relationship between mastery of national awakening historical material and student religiosity; (2) there is a significant positive relationship between nationalism and student religiosity; (3) there is a significant positive relationship between mastery of national awakening historical material and nationalism and student religiosity. The implication of this study is to determine the effect of teaching material on national awakening on strengthening students understanding and religious behaviour.

Digital Source Criticism: Evaluating YouTube as Historical Evidence of Javanese Traditional Wedding Ceremonies

Jenny Sista Siregar, Dian Pertiwi Josua — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:45:32 +0000

This article criticism from internal and external sources on digital historical evidence in the form of YouTube videos. These videos complement printed historical evidence, including manuscripts, magazines, contemporary newspapers, and paintings, on Javanese traditional wedding ceremony traditions, especially those of the Yogyakarta and Surakarta Kratons. The research method employs the historical method, which includes heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. It primarily focuses on digital historical source criticism and is conducted through documentation studies utilizing YouTube and thematic coding analysis. This analysis is applied to data on traditional wedding ceremonies performed outside palace walls by government officials of the Republic of Indonesia at their children's weddings. The study's results show: (a) Difficulty in finding printed sources can be supplemented with digital historical sources, such as YouTube videos covering Javanese traditional wedding ceremonies. (b) Internal criticism encompasses evaluating the suitability of the event's broadcast time and date, the appropriateness of the title and content in photos, videos, or text, the validity and authenticity of the archives, and the video's purpose. (c) External criticism involves assessing the creator's account credibility, witnesses, sources, and reference materials in the videos. Videos are stored as historical evidence using links and metadata, including keyword specifications, synonyms, video title, channel name, and publication date, so the same video can be found again

Heritage-Based Local History Education: The Tjilik Riwut House and the Development of Students’ Historical Consciousness in Palangkaraya

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:43:40 +0000

Low student motivation in history learning is a challenge for teachers. History lessons aim to foster a spirit of nationalism and shape students' character. Conventional and monotonous learning is one of the causes. To address this challenge, innovative methods are needed in utilizing learning resources. The Tjilik Riwut House Cultural Heritage in Palangkaraya City has the potential for historical character value that can be integrated as a source of history learning, especially local history. This study aims to explore the Tjilik Riwut house as a source of local history and character values from Tjilik Riwut in 21st-century learning. This research is included in qualitative research using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Data is also supported by archives, site profiles, photographs and relevant documents. The collected data is then reduced by sorting the data to find truly valid data. After the reduction stage, the data presentation stage is carried out including a structured summary of the framework of thought which will later lead to the final stage of conclusion. The results show that the Tjilik Riwut house cultural heritage has the potential as a local historical source containing data on the life journey of Mr. Tjik Riwut and his role in defending the Palangkaraya region from the Dutch. Character education can be learned through the struggle of Mr. Tjilik Riwut. The novelty of this research lies in the use of the Tjilik house as a source of local history learning. The conclusion of the study confirms that the use of the Tjilik Riwut house cultural heritage as a local historical source is effective in fostering a spirit of nationalism, responsibility, social obedience, and pluralism among high school students in Palangkaraya City.

Keywords: cultural heritage, character education, Tjilik Riwut house, local history, historical sources

Postcolonial Female Intellectual Agency: Siti Baroroh Baried and the Making of Arabic Philological Scholarship at Universitas Gadjah Mada (1946–1963)

Ruliah Sari, Nur Aini Setiawati — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:37:52 +0000

This study highlights the significant role of Siti Baroroh Baried in the intellectual transformation of post-colonial higher education at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) between 1946 and 1963. It aims to analyze and reconstruct her scholarly contributions to the development of philological studies, as well as her pioneering role in establishing the Department of Arabic Literature at UGM. Her work reflected a broader shift in post-colonial academic thought through her influence on academic discourse, institutional practices, and women’s participation in intellectual life at UGM. The method used in this research is the historical method, encompassing heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The result shows the strong ethical and intellectual foundation in Siti Baroroh Baried stemmed from her family background in the Kauman, Yogyakarta, which highly upheld religious values and education. Beginning in 1946, she received significant support from several progressive-minded UGM lecturers. This support created a more inclusive and egalitarian intellectual environment, enabling the active participation of women without being limited by gender stereotypes. Through her scholarly work and teaching practices, Baried contributed to the advancement of philological studies by introducing systematic approaches to Arabic texts, developing early instructional materials, and institutionalizing Arabic literary studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada in 1962. This study argues that Siti Baroroh Baried represents a form of post-colonial female intellectualism, manifested through her academic leadership, institutional role, and lasting contributions to Arabic literary studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada.