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Prodi Sastra Batak,Universitas Sumatera Utara, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
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The Padashon Demban Tradition of 'Delivering Betel' in the Batak Simalungun Community: A Study of Local Wisdom Roma Hotni Uhur Purba; Tioara Monika Simarmata; Ridho Wahyu Cristian Silaban; Andreas Alessandro Hutagalung; Tomson Sibarani
Jurnal Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 4 No. 5 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Raja Zulkarnain Education Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55909/jpbs.v4i5.918

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This study examines the Padashon Demban tradition, also known as the tradition of giving betel to the Batak Simalungun people. This tradition is a cultural heritage that still lives on today. This study aims to identify the symbolic meaning, social function, and cultural values contained in the practice of giving betel as part of the Simalungun community’s way of life. This study employed a qualitative methodology and a descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews with traditional leaders and community members, and through literature research on various written sources on Simalungun traditions and culture. The study shows that Padashon Demban has various presentation forms, including Batu ni Demban, Demban Tugah-Tugah, Demban Tasakan, and Demban Gunringan. Each form has a unique purpose and meaning. This tradition embodies social, ethical, aesthetic, and spiritual values that emphasize the importance of respect, politeness, balance, and togetherness in community life. Betel is a symbol of goodwill, appreciation, and a way to strengthen social relationships and resolve problems peacefully. The Padashon Demban tradition demonstrates the strong cultural and moral values of the Batak Simalungun people. It is crucial to preserve this tradition so that future generations can recognize and practice the noble values that shape social harmony and the nation’s cultural identity.
The Function and Symbolic Meaning of Pinar Uloni Horbo, the Bolon House of the Simalungun Batak Ethnic Group: A Semiotic Study: Roma Hotni Uhur Purba; Immanuel Silaban; Bunga Sarido N. Manullang; Ridho Wahyu C. Silaban
Jurnal Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 4 No. 6 (2025): November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55909/jpbs.v4i6.919

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Rumah Bolon Pematang Purba is a traditional house that is a legacy of the Simalungun kingdom that keeps the cultural values and philosophy of its people’s lives. One of the most prominent elements in this building is the uluni horbo ornament, which is an ornament that resembles a buffalo head or horn located on the ridge of the roof of the house. This ornament not only functions as a decorative element, but also loaded with symbolic meanings that reflect the belief system and view of life of the Simalungun people. This research aims to examine the function and meaning of uluni horbo ornaments in the Bolon Pematang Purba House by using a semiotic approach. The research method used is qualitative descriptive through field observation, interviews with traditional figures, visual documentation, and literature analysis related to architecture and Simalungun cultural symbols. Research results show that uluni horbo ornaments have a social and religious function, namely as a symbol of power and king status, protection against the influence of evil spirits, as well as a representation of the value of courage, strength, and human harmony with nature and ancestors. In the framework of semiotics, uluni horbo plays a role as a visual sign (marker) that has a sign in the form of the meaning of power, legitimacy, and cultural identity. This study confirms that the ornaments in the Simalungun traditional house cannot be separated from the symbolic system of its community, because every shape and position has a meaning that connects aesthetic, spiritual, and social aspects. Thus, the preservation of ornaments such as uluni horbo becomes important to maintain the continuity of cultural values and ethnic identity of Simalungun.
Co-Authors Andreas Alessandro Hutagalung Bunga Sarido N. Manullang Immanuel Silaban Ridho Wahyu C. Silaban Ridho Wahyu Cristian Silaban Tioara Monika Simarmata Tomson Sibarani