The Kanjuruhan Kingdom and Badut Temple are two important things in the history of the development of civilization in Malang Raya, even in East Java. In the 8th century AD, Kanjuruhan became the starting point for the formation of a socio-cultural system in Malang. The society at that time had changed from Megalithic culture to a more civilized and organized culture, especially in the institution of the kingdom.



 The Kanjuruhan era was the zero point or foundation in the history of Malang civilization, which gave rise to ideas, activities, and creative products for 750 years, until the 15th century AD. This long creative process contributed to the development of civilization in Malang until today. To better understand this, a seminar with the theme "The Zero Point of Malang Civilization: The Creativity in Architecture and Iconography of Badut Temple" was held at the Malang Creative Center on March 3, 2023. This seminar is part of the 2023 Malang Cultural Week and is expected to provide useful benefits for participants.