JOMANTARA

Journal Jomantara is a peer reviewed International e-Journal written in English. It is published in two issues per year (January and July). The purpose of the journal is to bring a wide spectrum of participants to disseminate research findings of academicians, national and local government units, non-governmental organizations, heritage conservation practitioners and planners, tourism organizations, and the media. Specifically, Journal Jomantara intends to discuss and exchange knowledge on preservation and revitalizing art and culture in the world. Journal Jomantara also caters to recent challenges and opportunities for saving treasured art and culture. Its scope encompasses the thematic as follows: art and culture. This edition covers the discussion on various range of topics such as: Teaching and Assessing Analytical Thinking, On Pluralism within Community, Meaning and Symbols of Prabu Siliwangi Meditate and Purify Oneself: Folklore Study, The Efforts of the Society in Preserving Ngarot Art in Lelea Village, Indramayu Regency, Strategy for Creating Characters Based on the Tolak Bala Ritual in the Theater Performance of Hideung Geulis Play, The Impact of Microteaching Practices on EFL Students’ Teaching Skills and Confidence in Teaching English to Young Learners, and Design of an Illustrated Book “Something In To You” On the Importance of Self-Love to Enhance Self-Confidence Among Young Women in Bandung, Indonesia.