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PSOA - Projekt Südostasien

Interessierst Du Dich für das Zeitgeschehen in Südostasien, für Politik, Menschenrechte, Kultur?

Hättest Du Lust, Dich in gemütlicher Runde mit anderen Studierenden der Südostasienkunde über asiatische Entwicklungen oder auch eigene Erfahrungen auszutauschen? Oder zählst Du zu den Unternehmungslustigen, die das Asienbild von exotischen Menschen und märchenhaften Urwaldlandschaften in der Öffentlichkeit etwas verändern wollen? Dann nichts wie hin zu PSOA: Projekt Südostasien ist ein offenes Forum und steht allen interessierten und engagierten Studierenden der Südostasienkunde offen.

23/01/2024

Come join us for our last "Reading SEA" session in this semester.📚

Dr. Friederike Trotier will read "The Garden of Evening Mists" on Tue, 30th January 2024.

12/01/2024

‼Event‼

As we teased in our previous post we want to talk about the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election in our upcoming event. Through an interactive discussion and with a presentation as an economic overlook we want to help you better understand the current situation regarding the upcoming election in Indonesia. The event is in cooperation with the Indonesisch Lektorat.

📆 Tue, 23rd January 2024
⏰ at 6.30pm
🏠 HK 14b SR 424a,b

We hope to see you at the event where you can learn something you won't find on the internet!

29/12/2023

‼️Upcoming‼️

In our upcoming event we want to talk about the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election. Through small presentations and group work we want to help you better undertsand the electoral system and the current situation regarding the upcoming election in Indonesia. The event will be organised in cooperation with the Indonesisch Lektorat.

📆: Tue, 23rd January 2024
⏰: at 6pm
🏠: HK 14b SR 424,ab

All further information will follow soon in an additional post.

We hope to see you at the event!

03/07/2023

Beautiful Bali!? - Part 1of Part II

Slide 2: Hinduism arrived in Bali through Indian traders, blending with local beliefs to become the dominant religion before the arrival of Islam. Balinese Hinduism developed unique practices and was officially recognized in 1959, despite facing challenges after Indonesian independence.

Slide 3: Even though, Hinduism only represents 1.7% of Indonesia's population, it is the predominant religion in Bali (87%), making it the third-largest religion in Indonesia. Hindu Buddhist civilizations have had strong influence on Javanese art and culture, which is why Hindu kingdoms thrived in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Java from the 5th to 13th centuries.

Slide 4: Balinese Hinduism differs from Hinduism in India. The caste system is not widely practiced in Bali, and there are variations in celebrations, prayers, and temple architecture.

Slide 5 and 6: In Balinese Hinduism, the Sw****ka is a prominent symbol. Balinese Hindus believe in the influence of spirits on human life and seek balance through daily offerings (sesajen). Women honor gods and ancestors with sesajen on household altars, while offerings on the ground appease malevolent spirits. The Mejejaitan ritual involves creating ceremonial offerings using specific materials to pay homage to spiritual entities.

Slide 7: Two important celebrations are Galungan and Nyepi. Galungan signifies the triumph of good over evil, followed 10 days later by Kuningan, when spirits return. Nyepi, the Balinese Hindu New Year, is observed as a day of silence (from the word "sepi" meaning quiet). During Nyepi, people abstain from regular daily activities like eating, cooking, and using lights.

08/06/2023

Ihr seid interessiert an Indonesien und möchtet mehr über Land und Leute lernen? Dann seid ihr genau richtig bei unserem Workshop "Interkulturelle Kommunikation Indonesien". 🇮🇩💬
Wir von PSOA veranstalten gemeinsam mit dem Indonesisch-Lektorat der Uni Passsau am Freitag 16. Juni und Samstag 17.06. einen Workshop über Indonesien. Der erste Tag unseres Workshops wird sich auf die indirekte Kommunikation fokussieren. Hierbei werdet ihr durch Praxisbeispiel im Alltags- und Berufsleben mehr zu dem Thema erfahren. Am zweiten Tag werden Studentinnen der Uni Passau von ihren Erfahrung im Auslandssemster und Praktikum in Indonesien berichten. Als Abschluss des zwei-tägigen Workshops kochen wir zusammen Soto Ayam und Pisang Epe.😊
Der Workshop wird überwiegend auf Deutsch stattfinden und am Ende erhaltet ihr ein Zertifikat für eure Teilnahme. Zur Deckung der Kosten sammeln wir einen Teilnehmerbeitrag von 3,50€ ein.
Ihr habt Fragen? Schreibt uns gerne über unseren Insta-Account an.

Wir haben euer Interesse geweckt? 🤔

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Anmeldefrist ist der 14.06.2023!

05/06/2023

BEAUTIFUL BALI?! – PART I
Slide 2: The island of Bali, which is about the same size as Mallorca, is a province in Indonesia and is located in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It has a population of approximately 4,363,000 people and the official language is Indonesian, although Balinese is primarily spoken as the everyday language. The predominant religion in Bali is Hinduism, which is practiced by 87% of the population.

Slide 3: Bali has a history of being occupied by the Dutch and the Japanese. It gained full independence after the recognition of the Republic of Indonesia. Hinduism is the largest and most important religion in Bali, which was introduced by Indian traders. The Balinese form of Hinduism is influenced by local beliefs and incorporates Buddhist concepts. Bali is home to around 20,000 temples (pura) and has a tradition of producing arak and tuak. Hinduism in Bali is not just a religion but a way of life.

Slide 4: The population of Bali has doubled since 1995, with approximately 30,000 expatriates now residing there. Tourism plays a significant role in Bali's economy, and the population is expected to continue growing. Australians are the most important tourists, with around 79,100 Australian visitors each year. Other important tourist markets for Bali include India, Russia, Malaysia, and South Korea.

Slide 5: Bali is popular due to its captivating culture, a wide range of activities, delicious food, and affordability compared to other tourist destinations. It offers opportunities for sunbathing on beautiful beaches, learning jewelry making, dining at inexpensive street-side eateries, practicing yoga, and sailing with local fishermen. Bali has been a pilot project for tourism in Indonesia, but the focus on Bali has led to issues of overtourism in the region.

03/06/2023

Selamat pagi and welcome to our first post. We- the Indonesian course at the University of Passau- are working on a project about tourism in Bali this semester. Every week a new post will go online on different topics like the Subak system, history, and much more. Together we will explore the origins of the Balinese lifestyle and ask ourselves is Bali really the paradise we always see on Instagram?

picture 1: https://natuerlich.reisen/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Diamantenstrand.-tropischer-Strand-in-Bali.jpg
picture 2: https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/210103215914-01-kuta-beach-trash-0101-restricted.jpg?q=w_3000,h_2000,x_0,y_0,c_fill

03/04/2023

Let's see how Vronis semester abroad was:
Have you ever been to Yogjakarta before?

28/03/2023

Learn more about Leonies experience in Jakarta, Indonesia 💼
Maybe there are some interesting facts for you to go there too 😍

26/03/2023

You enjoy drinking coffee? Then you should definitely check out these instagram pages when in Vietnam.
Fun Fact: Did you know Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer worldwide?

Are you a Tea Person or a Coffee Person? Comment down below :)

25/03/2023

Did you know these Celebrities had filipino roots? Comment down below :)

# filipino

24/03/2023

Okay Friends last Part of Singlish Words for this week!
When reading some of these words and phrases I thought "Catch no ball" as well haha
What word or sentence do you think you will use in the future? Comment down below!😁

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Hans-Kapfinger Str. 14b
Passau
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Webseite

https://passaupsoa.wixsite.com/contrast, https://www.youtube.com/@PSOA_Passau, https://open.spotify.com/user/31cz5xjsjhl

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