Local Wisdom of the Begalan Tradition in Traditional Weddings
Insights from Banyumas-Central Java Indonesia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21263272 |
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| Authors | Aulia Sholichah Iman Nurchotimah (0009-0001-1850-7542, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon), Siti Nurbayani (0000-0002-4786-3124, Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin), Siti Nurbayani K, Susan Fitriasari (0000-0002-3457-8877), Anwar Sanusi (0000-0001-9057-5964, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon), Rizky Amelia (0000-0003-4310-8620, Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 90-102 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-10 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2738-2222 • E-ISSN: 2738-2222 |
| Publisher | International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlements (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.61275/isvsej-2023-10-08-07 |
| OpenAlex | W4387236569 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
This study delves into the Begalan performing arts, a cultural tradition in Banyumas Regency associated with weddings. It aims to identify the forms of begalan performing arts in Karangsari Village, Kebasen District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java, unravel the symbolic meanings of the began tradition in traditional marriages and establish the values of traditional ethics education Begalan. The research employed qualitative methods with case studies involving data collection through observations, interviews, and documentation. It interviewed community leaders, brides and grooms as well as Begalan actors and was carried out in Karangsari Village, Kebasen District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java. The findings reveal performance time, sequence, and Begalan accompaniment as well as symbolic meanings of the properties, such as dian (Javanese traditional light), ilir (wind source useful for cooling rice), kukusan (tool for steaming rice), pedaringan (crate for storing rice), layah, muthu, irus, siwur (dipper), beras (rice), wangkring (a carrying device made of bamboo called a bamboo rope.), sapu sada (lidi broom), suket (java grass), cething (Javanese utensil), daun salam (Indonesian bay-leaf), and tampah (winnowing tray) and in the song lyrics which contain advice for the wedding couple. The Begalan tradition is steeped in intricate symbolism and multifaceted meanings, contributing to the realm of community ethics education. The Begalan tradition, embedded in Javanese ethics and customs, imparts several local wisdom values, including community ethics, harmony, self-control, saving, and respect. These values are essential for a harmonious marital life and broader social interactions
Aesthetics · Art · Indonesian · Social science · Sociology · The arts · Visual arts · Cultural and Artistic Studies · Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia
| Highly cited | No |
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