Bali Buja: Preserving Javanese Culture through Art and Community

Bali Buja is a cultural community-based in Klaten, Indonesia, dedicated to preserving traditional arts and culture. "Bali Buja" is short for "Paguyuban Peduli Budaya Jawa"

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Putro NugrohoUniversitas Budi Luhur

Bali Buja is abbreviation for Paguyuban Peduli Budaya Jawa

"Paguyuban Peduli Budaya Jawa," translated as 'the community for maintaining Javanese Culture' is based  in Tlogo Village, near the historic Prambanan Temple in Klaten, Central Java.

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Rocky Prasetyo JatiUniversitas Budi Luhur

Bali Buja's diverse background

The community comes from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, traders, students, teachers, and experienced artists. They collaborate cooperatively to create artistic content that reflects their interests and creativity.

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Nandito Luthi RamadhanUniversitas Budi Luhur

Community mission to bring joy

The "Nyenengke Wong Akeh" or "Making Many People Happy" initiative forms the foundation of Bali Buja's mission. This concept brings joy to the performing art communities and the audience.

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Rocky Prasetyo JatiUniversitas Budi Luhur

Bali Buja activities for night time entertainment

The community oftentimes busy with their daywork and would then continue Bali Buja activities at night. This cultural community uses the concept of "cooperative communication" to implement a form of creative collaboration between volunteers.

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Nandito Luthi RamadhanUniversitas Budi Luhur

Collaboration as a vital act of preservation

Bali Buja plays a vital role in cultural preservation by collaborating with local initiatives and facilitating academic events such as cultural lectures.

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Virgiawan YuliansyahUniversitas Budi Luhur

One important aspect of Bali Buja's work

Bali Buja utilizes community media as an alternative medium to reach a wider audience. Their collaboration is implemented in Galuh Prambanan Televisi's YouTube media, which helps expand their network and share their cultural mission with the global community. 

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Putro NugrohoUniversitas Budi Luhur

Bali Buja is a cultural community in Klaten

They provide a platform for marginalized art groups, organize various artistic performances,  and collaborate with community radio to spread their cultural mission and engage a wider audience.

Bali Buja (2023-11-15/2023-11-15) by Rocky Prasetyo JatiUniversitas Budi Luhur

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