Indonesia is endowed with an educational institution that has a long history. That institution has been through centuries of experiences, undergone a lot of happenings, transitioning from change to change. It has a religious characteristic...See moreIndonesia is endowed with an educational institution that has a long history. That institution has been through centuries of experiences, undergone a lot of happenings, transitioning from change to change. It has a religious characteristic, while at the same time is embracing locality, traditions, and cultures. It is constantly in dialogue with current situation and has become part of the world civilization. The institution is popularly known as "Pesantren." Pesantren's motto is "to preserve good old traditions and embrace better new traditions" which keeps it evolving and giving to society. Hence, it is no wonder that throughout the history Pesantren has always been strong in keeping traditions while also constantly innovating. It is also understandable that pesantren has always been present in many aspects of life, from religion to art, from social life to the nation's affairs. Written by
Yuda Kurniawan
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