Preserving Tradition and Celebrating the Prophet

An Ethnographic Study of the Mbelu’ Pandang Tradition West Sumbawa, Indonesia

Bibliographic Data

ID22178792
AuthorsFidlia Mae Sarah (University of Muhammadiyah Mataram), Ilmiawan Ilmiawan (University of Muhammadiyah Mataram), Ahmad Afandi (0000-0002-1100-3114, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram), Ibrahim Ali (0000-0002-8632-0683, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram), Mohamad Dindin Hamam Sidik (Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University)
Year2023
Volume7
Issue2
Pages177-188
Publication date2023-08-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligious Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama dan Lintas Budaya (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2528-7230 • E-ISSN: 2528-7249
PublisherSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University of Bandung (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.15575/rjsalb.v7i2.23668
OpenAlexW4399130818
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

This ethnographic study delves into the Mbelu’ Pandang tradition, a unique cultural practice held in Labuan Kertasari Village, West Sumbawa, Indonesia. This tradition, which originated from the Selayar tribe, involves intricate rituals such as the rolling of pandan leaves and the slicing of pandanus, performed during the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. The study aimed to explore the historical roots, philosophical meanings, and contemporary significance of the Mbelu’ Pandang tradition, emphasizing its socio-cultural and religious values. Data was collected over three months using participant observation, in-depth interviews with 13 key informants, including village elders, religious, and community leaders, and qualitative content analysis was employed to interpret the findings. Results indicate that the tradition serves multiple functions: fostering community cohesion, acting as a conduit for religious expression, and reinforcing cultural identity among the villagers. It also highlights the efforts to preserve this tradition through local festivals and community-based initiatives, which sustain cultural heritage and promote regional tourism. The study contributes to understanding the dynamics of cultural preservation within minority tribes and offers insights into the complex interplay between tradition, religion, and modernity in rural Indonesia

Ethnography · Sociology · Traditional medicine · Anthropology · Asian Studies and History · Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia · Medicine · Philosophy · Semiotics and Cultural Interpretation

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