PinnedYudhi AndoniUnmasking the PRRI: Unraveling the Role of Indonesia’s Anti-Communist Movement and its Impact on…The Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia (PRRI) holds a significant place in Indonesian history, as it was not only an…Oct 8, 2023Oct 8, 2023
Yudhi AndoniThe Aspirations of Saisuak TeachersThe aspirations of teachers during the Saisuak era were filled with sincerity, without the lure of certifications. The world of education…Jul 26Jul 26
Yudhi AndoniThe Struggle for Education: The Closure of Sekolah Radja in the Dutch East IndiesBeing treated like a stepchild by the Minangkabau people after the failed PKI Silungkang rebellion in early 1927 felt sudden. The colonial…Jul 10Jul 10
Yudhi AndoniThe Rise of Modernity: A Delicate BalanceIn the words of an old saying, “Elok negeri dek Penghoeloe, rantjak tapian dek Rang Moedo, aman kampoeng dek Rang Sumando” (Beautiful land…Jun 29Jun 29
Yudhi AndoniEncik Lena: A Tale of Love and Loss in the Ottoman EmpireEncik Lena, a young Minangkabau woman, found herself tragically cast aside after marrying a man named John Marsden. John Marsden was…Jun 29Jun 29
Yudhi AndoniThe Minangkabau Institute: Unveiling the Veiled LegacyThe Minangkabau Institute was established ten years ago in Amsterdam, Netherlands. However, this institution needs to be more well-known…Jun 28Jun 28
Yudhi AndoniThe Colonial Conundrum: Adat, Language, and FaithWhat long-term plans the Dutch colonial government harbored in early 1927 remain uncertain. Suddenly, they formulated three concerns…Jun 16Jun 16
Yudhi AndoniI am Fakih Saghir: Chronicles of Self and SocietyIn the classical Minangkabau perspective, self-documentation is seen as a form of vanity. Boasting about one’s achievements is not to be…May 24May 24
Yudhi AndoniThe Misfortune of Minangkabau: A Nation Without Its Traditional Leader“Minangkabau’s Misfortune in the Absence of Its ‘Tuanku Laras’” is the title of an article by Datuk Sangguno Dirajo published in the…May 23May 23
Yudhi AndoniThe White Paper of Hope: Educating Minangkabau’s Youth in the Colonial EraDuring the early 20th century colonial era, teachers, known as “guru maso saisuak,” approached the education of their students with…May 10May 10