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Symbolic Modification and Declining Community Participation in Cultural Traditions: A Study of the Ngarot Ritual in Tugu Village, Indramayu, West Java Siga, Willfridus Demetrius; Waruwu, Dominikus; Fransiska, Federika; Joshua, Marchelino
FOCUS Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Focus
Publisher : Parahyangan Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/focus.v6i1.9400

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This study aims to analyze the impact of modification on the declining community participation in the Ngarot ceremony in Tugu Village, Lelea Subdistrict, Indramayu Regency. Ngarot is an agrarian tradition that emphasizes the regeneration of cultural values through the active involvement of youth. Unlike Lelea Village, which has preserved the symbolic structure and educational function of Ngarot, Tugu Village has undergone format changes—such as the removal of agricultural training, the addition of religious recitations (pengajian), and entertainment—that have led to a disorientation of meaning and decreased engagement among younger generations. This study employs a qualitative approach using a descriptive-interpretative method. Data were obtained through interviews, observation, and document analysis, and were analyzed thematically and reflectively. The findings reveal that modifications that disregard the cultural structure of meaning can trigger symbolic alienation, interpretive conflict between cultural and religious narratives, and a sustainability crisis in traditional practices. The original contribution of this research lies in mapping the relationship between local policy, symbolic transformation, and cultural participation. This study recommends a contextual meaning-based preservation model and active youth engagement as an alternative approach to sustaining traditions amid ongoing social change.
PENGUATAN IDENTITAS KEAGAMAAN DAN KEBANGSAAN DALAM MEMBANGUN DIALOG INTERRELIGIUS DI INDONESIA Novan Risbayana, Nikolas; Yuan Fimanda, Antonius; Siga, Willfridus Demetrius; Surya Tirta Lesmana, Fransisxus; Hulu, Vinsensius
Sapientia Humana: Jurnal Sosial Humaniora Vol 2 No 01 (2022): Vol 2 No 01 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Katolik Parahyangan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/jsh.v2i01.5907

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Today's religious identity is often understood and practiced in a negative context. Cases such as religion-based hate speech, identity politics, intolerance, and discrimination arise due to the wrong paradigm of strengthening religious identity. The purpose of this study is to offer another perspective on strengthening religious identity and nationality that puts forward global ethics as an alternative in strengthening religious identity through interreligious dialogue. This scientific article refers to research with a qualitative approach using the netnographic method which is a case study through digital data tracing. In addition, this research also raises the idea of ​​Hans Küng's global ethics. The results of this study are in the form of offers in developing interreligious dialogue in Indonesia, especially those related to the consistency of identity, culture, and Pancasila values ​​that put forward the principles of global ethics. Interreligious dialogue that needs to be worked out together is a dialogue that emphasizes human values.