Cultural landscape

Explore the subcultures of East Java

Explore the languages, rituals, arts, artefacts, and cultural expressions of the communities that shape East Java.

East Java

Bromo–Tengger–Semeru

A highland community with distinctive ritual traditions, language, and ways of life.

Ponorogo and surrounding areas

A strong and expressive Panaragan folk tradition, widely known through Reog Ponorogo.

Surabaya, Malang, Sidoarjo, Gresik

An egalitarian, open, direct, and dynamic urban culture of East Java.

Madiun, Kediri, Blitar, Ngawi, and surrounding areas

A Javanese cultural tradition rooted in the Mataram heritage, etiquette, and classical arts.

Madura Island and surrounding islands

An island culture distinguished by language, arts, religiosity, and maritime traditions.

Banyuwangi

A Banyuwangi cultural identity distinguished by the Osing language and Gandrung performing arts.

Tapal Kuda, East Java

A cultural space shaped by encounters between Javanese and Madurese communities in the Tapal Kuda region.

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