Dampu Awang Legends and Its Contemporary Perception of Indonesian (Javanese) Muslim Against Chinese

Authors

  • Ary Budiyanto Brawijaya University Malang, Indonesia
  • Latifah STAB Kertarajasa Batu, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15642/jiir.2019.4.1.49-71

Keywords:

Dampu Awang Legends, Streotipe of Chinese, Islam, Javanese

Abstract

Dampu Awang is a legendary figure who is always mentioned in various legends about Cheng Ho/Zheng He on Java. By looking at these legends in the current context, this article re-reads the figure of a legend who was always attached to this figure of Cheng Ho as a reflection of the stereotypical perception of Javanese people towards the Chinese in relation to Islam and Java (Indonesia). An image that existed long ago until now, namely as a creature full of paradox and ambiguity: from being admired and respected to being hated and reviled. This article was closed with a reflection of the relations between China, Islam and Java during the Post Reformation which represented Cheng Ho as the carrier of peaceful Islam.

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2019-06-23

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Budiyanto, A., & Latifah. (2019). Dampu Awang Legends and Its Contemporary Perception of Indonesian (Javanese) Muslim Against Chinese. Journal of Integrative International Relations, 4(1), 49–71. https://doi.org/10.15642/jiir.2019.4.1.49-71

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