The Impact of Sino-Javanese Muslim Migration on Gresik Visual Culture

Christianna, Aniendya and Saidi, Acep Iwan and M.Sn., Dr. Riama Maslan Sihombing, and Art., Dr. Nuning Yanti Damayanti, Dipl. (2023) The Impact of Sino-Javanese Muslim Migration on Gresik Visual Culture. [UNSPECIFIED]

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Abstract

This study investigates the historical topic of the immigration of Chinese Muslims to Indonesia, which holds significance for artists, cultural scholars, historians, migration specialists and scholars of international relations. It sheds light on how the Chinese Muslim migration altered and transformed the artistic practices and institutions of the Javanese community in Gresik. This article presents a historical and textual analysis of the development of Islamic-Chinese-Javanese culture in Gresik. Verbal and visual data are collected and analyzed using Max Webers Verstehen ethical approach to thoroughly interpret and understand the social facts. The paper demonstrates that visual culture in Gresik, such as Damar Kurung lanterns and Quran manuscripts, represent manifestations of Sino-Javanese Muslim culture. The historical journey of Chinese immigrants and its impact on socio-cultural aspects demonstrate that the Chinese in Indonesia are not newcomers or foreigners, but an integral part of the Republic of Indonesia.

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