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A photo of a book titled Sumud: Essays, Memoir, Fiction, Poetry, and Art from the Markaz Review. The book cover has abstract images of swirling lines resembling barbed wires. The green box on the cover says A New Palestinian Reader, edited by Malu Halasa and Jordan Elgrably. Next to the book are three postcards depicting a Balinese bull race, jasmines, and Palestinian food with the text "long live resistance".

Read Palestine Week 2025: day 4. An anthology of 58 essays, poems, artworks, and fictions on Palestine. They are the expression of "sumud" (steadfastness). More than just survivorship, this concept describes remembrance, revitalization, and record-keeping; an act of everyday resistance. #Booksky

YouTube video by Irish Artists For Palestine Mohammed El-Kurd reads from RIFQA, and a poem by Padraic Fiacc | Irish Writers for Palestine

Reducing Palestinians to "helpless women and children", the "perfect victims" that are not allowed anger is an extension of the idea that liberation is threatening. It reminds me of a poem by Irish poet Padraic Fiacc that El-Kurd read, which depicts similar sentiment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGfG...

A photo of a book titled Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal by Mohammed El-Kurd. The cover is green with a charcoal illustration of bodies thrown around by a violent power. The book is photographed on a keffiyeh, next to a postcard with an illustration of a dove carrying a red poppy, surrounded by watermelon slices, and texts "from the river to the sea."

Read Palestine Week 2025, day 3: A dismantling of the politics of defanging that force Palestinians to constantly audition to have their humanity acknowledged, to always be palatable and not be angry. A tactic you'll recognize when deployed against, say, trans and Indigenous communities. #Booksky

A photograph of The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience book by Plestia Alaqad, placed on a kefifyeh. The book cover features close up of Plestia's eyes under the blue press helmet of Palestinian journalist. Next to the book is a postcard with the image of doves that resembled warplanes. There is a poem written there: In order for me to write poetry that isn't political, I must listen to the birds. And in order to listen to the birds, the warplanes must be silent, by Marwan Makhoul.

Read Palestine Week 2025, day 2: a memoir in the form of Plestia Alaqad's diary entries as she shared her on-the-ground observations, reporting, personal life, and stories of Palestinians in Gaza as the genocide unfolded. Honest, strong yet vulnerable, with jolts of humor here and there. #Booksky

An announcement of open donation in Indonesian language. The donation channel is provided by Cangkang Queer to help LGBTQIA+ individuals affected by recent flood in North Sumatra. The money will be used for food, water, hygiene kits, and more. Their Bank Rakyat Indonesia account is 0367 0100 1383 300. The account name is Cangkang Queer. You can confirm or contact them using Whatsapp numbers of +628116199115 or their Instagram account @cangkang_queer. Their website is cangkangqueer.org.

Community-based organization Cangkang Queer in North Sumatra opens donation channel to help queer community in the region affected by the recent flood. Feel free to help if you can donate to their Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) account. They'll use it to provide food, water, hygiene kits, and others.

I love that Muhawi and Kanaana emphasized the importance of the oral tradition aspect and criticized tendency to "sanitize" folktales. Many of their notes added new layers of meaning and cultural contexts, such as specific racy anecdotes over details of one story, shared by an elderly storyteller.

A photo of a book titled Speak, Bird, Speak Again: Palestinian Arab Folktales, by Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana. The book cover is black with a simple, abstract shape of a bird. The book is photographed on a keffiyeh, surrounded by several postcards.

Read Palestine Week 2025: day 1. A collection of Palestinian Arab folktales (hikaye) gathered from regions like Gaza and the West Bank. They were recorded as told by 17 traditional Palestinian storytellers, mostly women, with folkloric analysis, translation notes, and folk motif index. #Booksky

A photograph of the back of the head of a Tengger man, wearing a traditional floral cap. He holds his palms together in a worship pose, facing the smoky volcanic crater in front of him.

A photograph of several Tengger people in long-sleeved shirts, caps, and masks, throwing offerings into the smoky volcanic crater just below them.

A photograph of several Tengger people standing on the edge of the Bromo volcanic crater, surrounded by fog, throwing some fruits and vegetables into the crater.

A photograph of several Tengger people standing near the smoky volcanic crater in Bromo. One of them holds a long makeshift net for the thrown offerings.

Yadnya Kasada, an annual religious ceremony of Tengger people in Mount Bromo, East Java, involves throwing offerings like crops into volcanic crater. Behind it is the tale of the ancestors of the Tengger, whose youngest son plunged into the volcano as an offering for the gods. 🧵1/2
#WyrdWednesday

📷: Zabur Karuru (1,8), Bea Wiharta (2), Prianto Puju (3), Juni Kriswanto (4), Ifan Sasti (5), Kadek Gita (6), Fahmi Hidayat (7)

A photograph of several Tengger people in white, sitting on the sandy yard of Pura Luhur Poten temple in a Kasada ritual. Mount Bromo looms above the temple.

A photograph of the sandy landscape at the feet of Bromo, showing Pura Luhur Poten temple and a long procession from the temple to the mountain peak.

A photo of Tengger people walking in procession, carrying tall mountains of offerings that consist of fruits and vegetables, with Indonesian flags (red and white) attached on top.

A landscape photo of the outer side of the volcanic crater of Mount Bromo. It emits thick column of smoke. There are small, colorful spots dotting the side and the edge, signifying crowds.

Yadnya Kasada starts with fasting and meditation the day prior, then the main worship ritual at Pura Luhur Poten temple. The procession starts from the temple to the volcano with the blessed offerings. The "feeding of the volcano" is seen as a form of respect; a wish for blessing and protection. 2/2

A photograph of the back of the head of a Tengger man, wearing a traditional floral cap. He holds his palms together in a worship pose, facing the smoky volcanic crater in front of him.

A photograph of several Tengger people in long-sleeved shirts, caps, and masks, throwing offerings into the smoky volcanic crater just below them.

A photograph of several Tengger people standing on the edge of the Bromo volcanic crater, surrounded by fog, throwing some fruits and vegetables into the crater.

A photograph of several Tengger people standing near the smoky volcanic crater in Bromo. One of them holds a long makeshift net for the thrown offerings.

Yadnya Kasada, an annual religious ceremony of Tengger people in Mount Bromo, East Java, involves throwing offerings like crops into volcanic crater. Behind it is the tale of the ancestors of the Tengger, whose youngest son plunged into the volcano as an offering for the gods. 🧵1/2
#WyrdWednesday

They just had little cute gathering, sharing gossips, and making friendship handprints!

First discovery by Pindi Setiawan, Luc-Henri Fage, and Jean-Michel Chazine, guided by indigenous Dayak swallow's nest gatherer, Saleh.

The "Bouquet of Hands" photograph by Luc-Henri Fage.

Typing this made me remember the discovery of cave paintings in Lubang Jeriji Saléh, a limestone cave complex within the Sangkulirang-Mangkalihat Karst in East Borneo. One that caught my eyes was the "Bouquet of Hands". I want to know the stories behind these hands (notice that one hand has motifs).

M.C. Burkitt, In their The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion & Guide, rev. & exp. ed. (HarperCollins, 2017), Christina Scull and Wayne Hammond write (p. 492): "The page i...

Both images belong to the Tolkien Estate, but the Goblin cave drawings seemed to be inspired by actual cave drawings. Here's an interesting find about the book where similar drawings came from; a book that Tolkien once had. www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

An image of cave drawings on a paper, drawn with red and black ink. It depicts several large prehistoric mammals like mammoths, bears, elks, rhinos, and horses, surrounded by smaller black figures in various poses, such as riding a four-legged creature, carrying a spear and stick, holding hands, and such. There are also several smaller animals like canines, birds, and buffalos.

An ink drawing of rows of picture-based alphabet system resembling black stick figures in various poses.

The Goblin cave drawings and Goblin alphabet that Tolkien created for one of his Father Christmas's letters for his children.

Both were drawn in 1932 when he was working on "The Hobbit", and some of the creatures from that manuscript bled to his Christmas letters.

#TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday

A pile of books by Palestinian authors. They are Enter Ghost, Wajah di Palestina, Speak Bird Speak Again, Sumud, Perfect Victims, The Eyes of Gaza, Gaza the Story of a Genocide, Forest of Noise, We Are Not Numbers.

Preparing for Read Palestine Week (29 November - 5 December). I will make IG review posts daily, collaborating with Jakarta-based indie bookshop, Transit Bookstore. This bookshop focuses on curated, diverse books, and frequently promotes Palestinian authors and holds fundraising efforts. #Booksky

An old photo of a Javanese woman sitting on a bench in a dressing room with her hands folded on her lap. She wears a thick bun hairstyle with flower-shaped hairpins, tiered gold necklace, black, long-sleeved top with gold embroideries on the hems, and a batik skirt.

An old photo of a Javanese woman and man. The man stands next to her with his hand on her shoulder, and she sits on a bench in a dressing room with her hands folded on her lap. She wears a thick bun hairstyle with flower-shaped hairpins, tiered gold necklace, black, long-sleeved top with gold embroideries on the hems, and a batik skirt. He wears a long-sleeved black coat with gold embroideries and batik skirt.

A wedding photo of a man and a woman in traditional Javanese wedding style outfits. The man wears a tall black cap with black coat and gold embroideries, his lower half wrapped in a thick batik sarong with gold and black details. He smiles at a woman with floral hairpins and jasmine wreaths on her hair, wearing a long-sleeved black top with gold embroideries and tiered necklace, and a long batik skirt.

A wedding photo of a man and a woman in traditional Javanese wedding style outfits. The man wears a round embroidered cap with a brooch, black coat and gold embroideries, his lower half wrapped in a thick batik sarong with delicate brown patterns. He smiles at a woman with floral hairpins and jasmine wreaths on her hair, wearing a long-sleeved black top with gold embroideries and red sash, and a long batik skirt.

Dressing room photos of my parents wearing black Javanese-style wedding outfits, with "cunduk mentul" hairpins for my mom.

Black is a classic color worn by brides and grooms in Javanese wedding, representing earth-related qualities like humility, strength, magnanimity, and wisdom.

#WyrdWednesday

📷: family documentations (1,2), Wedday Photography (3), Cakrama Photography (4)

An old photo of a Javanese woman sitting on a bench in a dressing room with her hands folded on her lap. She wears a thick bun hairstyle with flower-shaped hairpins, tiered gold necklace, black, long-sleeved top with gold embroideries on the hems, and a batik skirt.

An old photo of a Javanese woman and man. The man stands next to her with his hand on her shoulder, and she sits on a bench in a dressing room with her hands folded on her lap. She wears a thick bun hairstyle with flower-shaped hairpins, tiered gold necklace, black, long-sleeved top with gold embroideries on the hems, and a batik skirt. He wears a long-sleeved black coat with gold embroideries and batik skirt.

A wedding photo of a man and a woman in traditional Javanese wedding style outfits. The man wears a tall black cap with black coat and gold embroideries, his lower half wrapped in a thick batik sarong with gold and black details. He smiles at a woman with floral hairpins and jasmine wreaths on her hair, wearing a long-sleeved black top with gold embroideries and tiered necklace, and a long batik skirt.

A wedding photo of a man and a woman in traditional Javanese wedding style outfits. The man wears a round embroidered cap with a brooch, black coat and gold embroideries, his lower half wrapped in a thick batik sarong with delicate brown patterns. He smiles at a woman with floral hairpins and jasmine wreaths on her hair, wearing a long-sleeved black top with gold embroideries and red sash, and a long batik skirt.

Dressing room photos of my parents wearing black Javanese-style wedding outfits, with "cunduk mentul" hairpins for my mom.

Black is a classic color worn by brides and grooms in Javanese wedding, representing earth-related qualities like humility, strength, magnanimity, and wisdom.

#WyrdWednesday

Noo, I'm covering Owlamoo's ears! He's grumpy cute!

A hand-drawn illustration of an owl with thick unibrow and feathers in colors of turquoise, orange, black, and white. The owl folded its wings at the front and looked up. There is a name "Owlamoo" at the bottom right and year 1928 at the bottom left.

In 1928, Tolkien drew "Owlamoo" to dispel his son Michael's night fear of sinister owl creature.

This was 3 years after he created Roverandom, a tale about a dog turned into a toy and went to adventures, to comfort Michael because he was sad from losing his toy dog. #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday

📷: Bodleian Library archive, family papers, 1/33 (9)

A close up photo of a letter and a little envelope with a handwriting by Tolkien's nurse. The envelope says: To Dear Daddy, from Ronald, Feb 14th 1896, with a little picture of a stamp.

I am so glad I am coming back to see you it is such a long time since we came away from you. I hope the ship will bring us all back to you Mamie and Baby and me ... I am got such a big man now because I have got a man's coat and a mans bodice ... Auntie Gracie has been to see us I walk every day and only ride in my mailcart a little bit ... your loving Ronald. J.R.R. Tolkien’s letter to Arthur Tolkien (14 February 1896), dictated to his nurse

The earliest known letter by Tolkien was dictated to his nurse as a 4-year old, addressed to his father, Arthur (14 February 1896). It was never sent because his mother, Mabel, received a telegram that day, saying that Arthur had hemorrhaged. He died the next day. #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday

I always love your way of interpreting a theme. They look adorable 💚

For #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday: a piece in which I’m contemplating Tolkien’s unfinished time-travel story The Lost Road, featuring fathers and sons and their shared dreams.
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YouTube video by Uyau Moris SPIRIT OF LELENG - UYAU MORIS (Official)

I can't talk enough about how much I love sape sound from the nostalgic side! It was the sound of my childhood, played at school, bookstore, supermarket, ads, airport. I'm East Javanese but the quintessential sound of East Borneo is also a huge part of my life.

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Congratulations for finally getting your copy! It will take a while until mine arrives, but I can't wait to read all the contributions. So many interesting topics from this one.

A photograph of Hijab Butch Blues book by Lamya H. The cover art depicts rainbow flag color as the background with a silhouette of a person in hijab and hoodie, putting their hands in their pocket. There is a label that says Stonewall Book Award on the cover. Near the book are two postcards: one with the illustration of two women in Javanese wayang orang costumes dancing together, and one has floral batik pattern with images of small, white flowers on dark background.

Published 30 years after "Stone Butch Blues", this memoir by Lamya H. reflects Leslie Feinberg's way of exploring queer identity that doesn't fit into fixed, narrow boxes, as well as intersectionality, acceptance, and unexpected found family. One of few books that made me feel at home. #Booksky

Oh yes, thank you! I remember that I used to feel self-conscious as the eldest daughter growing up because this kind of theme is popular in many tales 😅