Magnifisia Podcast aims to promote Indonesian cultures, folklores and languages through storytelling, poems and worth listening discussions. We invited you to explore Indonesia through Magnifisia.
Magnifisia S2E4 - Magnifisia Mystical Midnight: “The Folklore of Orang Bunian”
Based on the folklore of West Sumatra, Bunian people or Orang bunian are supernatural beings said to be invisible to most humans, except those with "spiritual sight". Orang bunian are described as beautiful, dressed in ancient Southeast Asian style, and nearly identical to humans appearance.
Orang bunian are said to inhabit the deep forests or high mountains in Malay Peninsula, Sumatra & Borneo, far from human contact,as well as near human communities, and are even said to share the same houses as human families. For the complete story, kindly listen to our guest speaker, Kak Rifqi, to know more about Orang Bunian.
25 Oct 2021
Magnifisia S2E3 - Exploring Top 4 Museums in Jakarta Old Town with Sherlene
Jakarta Old Town (Kota Tua) or also known as Old Batavia is one of the famous tourist attractions in the city of Jakarta. During the Dutch colonial era, the Jakarta Old Town was known as Asian Gem. But today, we will be discussing the famous four museums in Jakarta Old Town with our 16 years old guest speaker: Sherlene Yoelitta. There are Fatahillah Museum, Ceramic Museum, Wayang Museum,Bank Indonesia Museum. Sherlene also reminds all the youth about the importance of visiting museums in relation to appreciate our country’s history and culture. Happy listening everyone! 🥰🥰🥰😋
30 May 2021
Magnifisia S2E2 - Minangnese Language with Kak Adef Silfia
Magnifician!!! Let’s explore Padang City, one of the best cities in Indonesia which is famous for its popular food, rendang. But before talking about food, let’s learn the traditional Padang language which is called the Minangnese Language. Featuring Kak Adef Silfia, let’s learn the basic and useful Minangnese vocabs for introducing yourself in Minangnese language! Happy learning everyone! 🥰
20 Apr 2021
Magnifisia S2E1 - The Legend of Lau Kawar (a folktale of North Sumatra) with Mikayla Agusta
Whatsupp Magnifician??!! We are back with our latest episode! Welcome to the very first Magnifisia Season 2 episode! Featuring magnificent Mikayla Agusta and Kak Zata, we present to you the history of Lau Kawar through the North Sumatran folktale of The Legend of Lau Kawar. The story tells us about an ungrateful son who does not honor his mother. Today, Lau Kawar is the name of a lake at Karo Regency, but back then the legend told us that the lake was once a village. The village, named Kawar, was drowned following an earthquake and heavy rain.
26 Mar 2021
Magnifisia S1E10 - Magnifisia Mystical Midnite: A Magical Doll of Samosir “Sigale-gale”
To conclude Magnifisia first season, here we are presenting the very first episode of Magnifisia Mystical Midnite: “Sigale-gale”. Sigale-gale doll is a part of Samosir Society in Samosir Island, North Sumatera. What makes Sigale-gale unique is the mystical story behind it. Want to know more? Kindly listen and share to all Magnifician out there!
3 Mar 2021
Magnifisia S1E9 - Magnifique (Magnificent Indonesian Musique) “Bungong Jeumpa”
Hey hey hey Magnifician, welcome to the very first episode of Magnifique (Magnificent Indonesian Musique)! Our very first episode of Magnifique today is very special as we have Kak Rafael Alvin as our guest speaker for today! We will be playing the instrumental cover of two of the famous traditional Indonesian songs from Aceh entitled “Bungong Jeumpa” and “Aceh Loen Sayang”! Besides that we will be discussing the history behind the song “Bungong Jeumpa” briefly too! Enjoy!
9 Feb 2021
Magnifisia S1E8 - Shopping in Bali
Om swastyastu all Magnifician! Magnifisia is back again to present our newest episode! Featuring Kak Komang Embun Dini Hari as our guest speaker, we will be learning useful Balinese phrases for shopping in Bali! Happy listening Magnifician!!!
19 Jan 2021
Magnifisia S1E7 - Poems, Poets and Poetry Part II
Whatssuppp Magnifician! Here we are back!!! We will be having three famous poems: “Tajam Hujanmu” by Sapardi Djoko Damono, “Episode” by W.S. Rendra and “Yang Terampas dan Yang Putus” by Chairil Anwar reread by Kak Aldhea Hiranissa as our guest speaker along with our two magnificent hosts, Kak Yola dan Kak Amazia. Happy listening everyone!
22 Dec 2020
Magnifisia S1E6 - Princess Mandalika with Mikayla Agusta
Magnifician!!!! Here we are on our sixth episode! Joining us, the cutie six years old guest speaker, Mikayla Agusta, let us present the story of one of the most popular festival in Lombok, “Bau Nyale”! Enjoy!
15 Dec 2020
Magnifisia S1E5 (Special Request Episode) - Admiral Keumalahayati from Aceh
We present to you our special request episode, “The First Woman Admiral from Aceh : Admiral Keumalahayati”! Having Kak Sulfa Fariana and Kak Dwi Dea Kharisma as our guest speakers, let’s enjoy today’s episode!
25 Nov 2020
Magnifisia S1E4 - Balinese Language Part I with Komang Embun Dini Hari
Magnifician!!! Welcome to our fourth podcast episode talking about Balinese language!! Accompany with famous runner up 1 of Jegeg Buleleng, Kak Komang Embun Dini Hari, we will learn very basic Balinese vocabs and phrases that will be useful for daily conversation! Enjoy!!
10 Nov 2020
Magnifisia S1E3 1st Special Episode: Mag-Chat on National Heroes
Celebrating Indonesian National Heroes Day on 10 November, we present to you Magnifisia 1st Special Episode featuring Dicky, Yola, Zata and Amazia talking about their favorite Indonesian heroes: Cut Nyak Dien from Aceh, Dewi Sartika from Bandung, Kapitan Pattimura from Maluku and Pangeran Antasari from Banjar! Enjoy!!
3 Nov 2020
Magnifisia S1E2 - Poem, Poet and Poetry Part I
Magnifician!!! Welcome to the 2nd episode of Magnifisia! We have Kak Yohana Defrita Rufikasari as our special guest for today’s episode! We are going to read three famous Indonesian poems written by three talented Indonesian poets! Enjoy!!
28 Oct 2020
Magnifisia S1E1 - The Story of Banta Berensyah from Aceh
What’s up Magnifician? Welcome to the first episode of Magnifician Podcast. In this first episode, you will listen to one of the famous Indonesian foklore, "Banta Berensyah", retold by our hosts Zata and Amazia. Enjoy!
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