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Virdika Rizky Utama
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RELIGION AND COMEDY: EXAMINING ISLAM IN PRISKA BARU SEGU AND BORIS BOKIR'S STAND-UP COMEDY Abraham Zakky Zulhazmi; Syafawi Ahmad Qadzafi; Virdika Rizky Utama
Profetik: Jurnal Komunikasi Vol. 16 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/pjk.v16i2.2974

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In Indonesia, stand-up comedy performances have become popular in recent years. Stand-up comedy performances are completed and broadcast regularly on Indonesian television, and easily be found on social media such as YouTube. However, some stand-up comedy material is considered offensive and has resulted in legal cases. This includes materials that carry religious themes. This research analyzes the representation of Islam in the stand-up comedy material of Priska Baru Segu and Boris Bokir on Deddy Corbuzier's YouTube channel. This study is descriptive qualitative research. The stand-up comedy material of Priska Baru Segu and Boris Bokir is examined using critical discourse analysis by Teun A. van Dijk. This research concludes that the representation of Islam in the stand-up comedy material of Priska Baru Segu and Boris Bokir depicts Islam as hegemonic. This image emerges in the relationship between the majority group (Islam) and minorities in Indonesia. The strengthening of majoritarianism further solidifies the hegemony and dominance of Islam. Priska and Boris present material that represents religious issues in Indonesia: the closure of churches, the pros and cons of saying Merry Christmas, raids on restaurants during Ramadan, and issues of identity politics. Comedy based on religious material that Priska and Boris deliver operates under the shadow of societal sensitivities and accusations of blasphemy.
From Indonesia to China: The Evolving Landscape of Santri Diplomacy Xue Song; Virdika Rizky Utama
ISLAM NUSANTARA:Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Islam Nusantara Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
Publisher : Faculty of Islam Nusantara University of Nahdlatul Ulama Indonesia (UNUSIA) Jakarta.

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This paper critically examines existing research on santri diplomacy, focusing on its development, challenges, and unique characteristics in China. While Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah lead santri diplomacy efforts globally, in China, individual santri figures have gained influence through social media. Due to China’ s regulations on religious activities, santri diplomacy in China primarily functions as cultural rather than faith-based diplomacy, focusing on enhancing Indonesia’s image and fostering mutual understanding. Furthermore, santri often engage in reverse advocacy, clarifying misconceptions about China’s religious landscape to Indonesian Muslims. As China-Indonesia ties deepen, the importance of santri diplomacy will grow, necessitating the empowerment of Islamic organizations and figures in China to foster more effective people-to-people exchanges.
From Indonesia to China: The Evolving Landscape of Santri Diplomacy Xue Song; Virdika Rizky Utama
Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Islam Nusantara: Journal for the Study of Islamic History and Culture
Publisher : Faculty of Islam Nusantara, Nahdlatul Ulama University of Indonesia (Unusia) Jakarta.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47776/gfpfw650

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This paper critically explores the evolution, challenges, and unique characteristics of santri diplomacy in the context of China. While globally, Indonesian Islamic organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah have institutionalized santri-driven diplomacy, the Chinese context reveals a different pattern. Due to China’s strict regulations on religious expression and activities, santri diplomacy in this setting operates primarily through cultural channels rather than overt religious advocacy. In China, individual santri—particularly students, scholars, and members of the Indonesian diaspora—serve as informal cultural ambassadors. Utilizing digital platforms and social media, these actors promote a positive image of Indonesia, initiate people-to-people exchanges, and foster intercultural understanding. Their activities include organizing cultural events, academic collaborations, and sharing narratives about Indonesia’s pluralistic Islam. These efforts reflect a shift from institutional diplomacy to personalized, grassroots cultural diplomacy. A distinctive feature of santri diplomacy in China is its “reverse advocacy” function: many santri seek to counter the often negative or simplistic portrayals of China’s religious environment in Indonesian media. By offering nuanced explanations and first-hand perspectives, they aim to reduce public misunderstanding and foster more balanced views among Indonesian Muslims. As diplomatic, economic, and educational relations between Indonesia and China deepen, the strategic importance of santri diplomacy will likely increase. To maximize its impact, it is essential to support santri actors through institutional recognition, capacity-building programs, and collaborative frameworks involving Islamic organizations, the Indonesian government, and educational institutions. Empowering these cultural agents will ensure that santri diplomacy continues to serve as a bridge of understanding in a complex geopolitical landscape.
Co-Authors Abraham Zakky Zulhazmi Syafawi Ahmad Qadzafi Xue Song