Cewek Bandung - Video Chika

Not a passing fad. It is a new dialect of Indonesian youth expression. End of Report

Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Socio-Digital Anthropology / Regional Internet Culture Prepared by: Digital Culture Observation Unit 1. Executive Summary The phrase “Video Chika Cewek Bandung” refers to a viral genre of short-form video content (typically on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts) featuring young women from Bandung, West Java. Unlike standard gossip ("chika" is Sundanese-inflected slang for gossip or news), these videos blend hyperlocal Sundanese humor , visual aesthetics of Bandung’s urban landscape , and a distinct "sabilulungan" (togetherness) attitude. This report analyzes why this content has transcended local borders to become a national Indonesian fascination. 2. The Anatomy of a "Chika" Video | Element | Characteristic | Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Setting | Cihampelas Walk, coffee shops in Dago, or angkot (public minivans) | A girl leaning against a graffiti wall near ITB. | | Language | Code-switching: Indonesian, English, and Sundanese ("aing," "mh," "teh asep") | "Teh, jangan baperan atuh, ini mah cuma gosip." | | Visual Style | High-contrast, sped-up cuts, sticker overlays, & nostalgic filters | Retro VHS or Y2K digital camera effect. | | Soundtrack | Lo-fi Sundanese pop or sped-up dangdut remixes | Doel Sumbang's "Pami" sped up + 808 bass. | 3. Why Bandung? The City as a Character Bandung is not just a location; it is the engine of the trend. Known as "Kota Kembang" (City of Flowers) and "Paris van Java," Bandung has a unique youth archetype: cewek Bandung (Bandung girl) is perceived as confident, fashion-forward, bluntly honest, and funny . The videos exploit this stereotype.

As one popular chika creator put it: "Hidup itu berat, Teh. Mending kita gosip sambil ngopi." (Life is heavy, sis. Better we gossip while drinking coffee.)