S.E.A. Write Award (Southeast Asian Writers Award)
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Edition 5 (1983) Winner
Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya
ユスフ・ビリヤルタ・マンガンウィジャヤ
Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya
Aliases:
Romo Mangun / Fr Mangun
Pen Names:
Y. Wastu Wijaya（Pen name used for some novels (e.g., 'Romo Rahadi')）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1929-05-06 （Ambarawa, Central Java, Dutch East Indies）
- Died
- 1999-02-10 （Carolus Hospital, Paseban, Senen, Central Jakarta, Indonesia） age 69
- Nationality
- Indonesian
- Languages
- Indonesian, Javanese
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Residence History
- Ambarawa, Central Java, Dutch East Indies → Yogyakarta, Indonesia → Aachen, Germany → Aspen, Colorado, USA → Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Career
- Occupations
- Architect, Writer, Catholic priest
- Active Years
- 1945-1999
- Affiliations
- Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Semarang), Foundation for Elementary Education Dynamics (Dinamika Edukasi Dasar), Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI)
- Memberships
- Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI), Catholic clergy community
- Influenced By
- Albertus Soegijapranata, Catholic social teaching, Experience of the Indonesian National Revolution, Javanese traditional culture and community life
- Influenced
- Younger Indonesian architects and urban activists, Community-based architecture movements, Writers of socially engaged literature
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albertus High School Malang | — | — | — | — | Indonesia |
| Peter Canisius Minor Seminary Mertoyudan | — | Minor seminary / preparatory theology | — | — | Indonesia |
| Institut Sancti Pauli, Yogyakarta | Philosophy and Theology | Theology / Philosophy | — | 1950年代 | Indonesia |
| Bandung Institute of Technology | — | Architecture / Engineering | — | — | Indonesia |
| RWTH Aachen University | — | Architecture / Engineering | Dipl.-Ing. | — | Germany |
| Aspen Institute of Humanistic Studies | — | — | — | — | United States |
St Albertus High School Malang
Country:
Indonesia
Peter Canisius Minor Seminary Mertoyudan
Minor seminary / preparatory theology
Country:
Indonesia
Institut Sancti Pauli, Yogyakarta
Philosophy and Theology
/ Theology / Philosophy
Period:
1950年代
Country:
Indonesia
Studied philosophy and theology while ordained a priest in 1959
Bandung Institute of Technology
Architecture / Engineering
Country:
Indonesia
RWTH Aachen University
Architecture / Engineering
Degree:
Dipl.-Ing.
Country:
Germany
Degree noted as Dipl.-Ing. in available sources
Aspen Institute of Humanistic Studies
Country:
United States
Participated in humanistic studies programs
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Golden Windmill Award (Radio Nederland) | — | — | Radio Nederland | 受賞 |
| 1992 | Aga Khan Award for Architecture | Kali Code (Code River urban settlement, Yogyakarta) | — | Aga Khan Development Network | 受賞 |
| 1991 | Indonesian Institute of Architects Award | Marian Shrine in Sendangsono | — | Indonesian Institute of Architects | 受賞 |
| 1996 | Ramon Magsaysay Award | The Weaverbirds (Burung-Burung Manyar) | — | Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation | 受賞 |
| 1995 | Ruth and Ralph Erskine Fellowship | — | — | Ruth and Ralph Erskine Fellowship | 受賞 |
| 1982 | Best Non-Fiction Book (Sastra dan Religiositas) | Sastra dan Religiositas | — | — | 受賞 |
Golden Windmill Award (Radio Nederland)
Organization:
Radio Nederland
Result:
受賞
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
1992
Work:
Kali Code (Code River urban settlement, Yogyakarta)
Organization:
Aga Khan Development Network
Result:
受賞
Indonesian Institute of Architects Award
1991
Work:
Marian Shrine in Sendangsono
Organization:
Indonesian Institute of Architects
Result:
受賞
Ramon Magsaysay Award
1996
Work:
The Weaverbirds (Burung-Burung Manyar)
Organization:
Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
Result:
受賞
Ruth and Ralph Erskine Fellowship
1995
Organization:
Ruth and Ralph Erskine Fellowship
Result:
受賞
Best Non-Fiction Book (Sastra dan Religiositas)
1982
Work:
Sastra dan Religiositas
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Weaverbirds
1981 Novel 316 pagesSet in rural Java, the novel intertwines religiosity, family and social injustice, portraying community change and the dilemmas of conscience. One of Mangunwijaya's most prominent works.
religion and religiositysocial criticismfamily and community
Translations
- English translation by Thomas M. Hunter; Lontar Foundation, 1991 (316 p.)
Durga/Umayi
1985 Novel 212 pagesA novel exploring women's lives and cultural conflicts, blending mythic elements with modern social tensions to question human dignity.
women and culturetradition vs. modernizationhuman dignity
Translations
- English translation by Ward Keeler; University of Washington Press / Singapore University Press, 2004 (212 p.)
Sastra dan Religiositas
1982 Essays / Non-fictionA collection of essays on literature and religiosity. Recognized as a notable non-fiction work in 1982.
literature and religionethics and faith
Bibliography
- Romo Rahadi (as Y. Wastu Wijaya, 1981)
- Burung-Burung Manyar (The Weaverbirds, 1981)
- Ikan-Ikan Hiu, Ido, Homa (1983)
- Balada Becak (1985)
- Durga/Umayi (1985)
- Burung-Burung Rantau (1992)
- Balada Dara-Dara Mendut (1993)
- Pohon-Pohon Sesawi (1999)
- Rara Mendut, Genduk Duku, Lusi Lindri (trilogy, 2008)
- Sastra dan Religiositas (1982, Essays)
- Esei-Esei Orang Republik (1987, Essays)
- Tumbal: Kumpulan Tulisan Tentang Kebudayaan, Perikemanusiaan dan Kemasyarakatan (1994)
- Rumah Bambu (2000, Short stories)
- Spiritualitas Baru
- Politik Hati Nurani
- Puntung-Puntung Roro Mendut (1978)
- Fisika Bangunan (1980)
- Pemasyarakatan Susastra Dipandang Dari Sudut Budaya (1986)
- Putri Duyung Yang Mendamba (1986)
- Di Bawah Bayang-Bayang Adikuasa (1987)
- Wastu Citra, Architecture Book (1988)
- Menuju Indonesia Serba Baru (1998)
- Gerundelan Orang Republik (1995)
- Gereja Diaspora (1999)
- Memuliakan Allah, Mengangkat Manusia (1999)
- Numerous other essays, short stories and non-fiction works
Translations of Works
- The Weaverbirds — English translation by Thomas M. Hunter; Lontar Foundation, 1991
- Durga/Umayi — English translation by Ward Keeler; University of Washington Press / Singapore University Press, 2004
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- prose infused with religious reflectiondirect, human-centred social criticismarchitectural viewpoint in depiction of space and community
- Recurring Motifs
- religion and ritualpoverty and urban slumsconscience and resistancerebuilding community / education
Legacy
Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya (Romo Mangun) is regarded as a father of modern Indonesian architecture and was acclaimed as an architect, writer and priest who worked for the poor and educational reform. His contributions in both literature and architecture and advocacy for marginalized communities continue to influence contemporary practice and thought.
Academic Societies
- Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI)
Quotes
-
Saya ingin membayar utang kepada rakyat ("I want to repay my debt to the people")
Source: Book title: Saya Ingin Membayar Utang Kepada Rakyat (1999) -
"An 'outcry of the voice of conscience'" — his stance has been described this way and explains his strong opposition to the Soeharto regime.
Source: Inside Indonesia (tribute article) (2001)
Trivia
- Widely known as 'Romo Mangun' (Father Mangun).
- At 16 he joined the People's Security Army during the Indonesian National Revolution.
- Ordained in 1959, later studied architecture and led many projects for the disadvantaged.
- Published under the pen name Y. Wastu Wijaya for some works (e.g., Romo Rahadi).
- Received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the Kali Code settlement.