We are celebrating 15 years — and counting — of stories that are deeply researched and deeply felt, that build a historical record of what the city has been.
We are celebrating 15 years — and counting — of stories that are deeply researched and deeply felt, that build a historical record of what the city has been.
In 2021, a santri is no longer just a student living in a traditional Islamic boarding school ( pesantren ). The term encompasses:
Young, pious Muslims are increasingly using cinema and digital media as tools for cultural expression and public representation.
: This shift led to a "decentralization" of religious authority, where individuals adopted santri lifestyles—such as specific dress and moral codes—based on digital influences.
Beyond theology, 2021 was a year of economic survival. Indonesia’s recession hit the kulakan (small trade) sector hard. Many santri come from lower-middle-class families who run warungs (food stalls) or agricultural businesses.