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Journal : Penamas

HISTORICAL AND THEOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF THE GOTILON FEAST IN THE HKBP TRADITION Nainggolan, Alon Mandimpu; Sihombing, Warseto Freddy; Tumba, Patresia R.
Penamas Vol 38 No 1 (2025): Volume 38, Issue 1, January-June 2025
Publisher : Balai Penelitian dan Pengembangan Agama Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31330/penamas.v38i1.871

Abstract

The gotilon feast is an ancient tradition that has been observed both before and after the introduction of Christianity and has undergone a transformation in meaning after being incorporated into the church liturgy in the HKBP Manado. This research aims to analyze the gotilon feast in the context of the Toba Batak diaspora in Manado by examining how this practice is carried out in HKBP Manado as a space for an encounter between religious identity and Toba Batak cultural expression. Using a light qualitative-ethnographic approach, as well as Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical framework - specifically the concepts of habitus, field, and doxa; this research shows that this tradition is the result of symbolic practices that are continuously reproduced, not solely because of theological dogma, but as a result of the social and historical structures that shape it. Within the diasporic social field, the gotilon feast occupies a strategic position as a mechanism for maintaining collective identity. However, it also presents a tension between religious particularism and culture and the demands of multiculturalism within the church. As a spiritual and social glue, this practice makes an important contribution to the conceptualization of contextual theology, the sociology of religion, and the dynamics of Toba Batak diaspora traditional practices.
Co-Authors Adi Sinamo Alon Mandimpu Nainggolan Andrianus Nababan Antonius, Seri Arip Surpi Sitompul Aritonang, Hanna Dewi Arnol Martumpu Manurung Bernard Lubis Bernhardt Siburian Bestian Simangunsong Betty Putri Irene Hulu Binur Panjaitan Br Sinaga, Rut Yesika Christmas Jonathan Simanugkalit Delila Bancin Delima Padang Delima Padang Despriana Rismawati Tumangger Dicky Cibro Donny Paskah Martianus Siburian Elisamark Sitopu Emmi Silvia Herlina Erman Saragih Erman Sepniagus Saragih Erwati, Sarah Ester Novita Lumban Gaol Firman Gani Manik Flesia Nanda Uli Boangmanalu Frainskoy Rio Naibaho Ginting, Tasya Salonika Grecetinovitria Butar-Butar Gultom, Rogate Artaida Tiarasi Hanna Dewi Aritonang Haposan Silalahi Helen Angelita Purba Herdiana Boru Hombing Herdiana Sihombing Hombing, Herdiana Boru Hondo, Wantri Hutabarat, Eduard H. Ibelala Gea Icca Berutu Imeldawati, Tiur Indra Putra Adi Sinamo Irfan Manik Jungjungan Simorangkir Junjungan Simorangkir Junjungan Simorangkir Listrawati Bancin Bancin Liyus Waruwu Lubis, Bernard Lumban Gaol, Ester Novita Lustani Samosir Manullang, Megawati Maria Kristina Simarmata Maria Widiastuti Maria Widiastuti, Maria Marlinawati Situmorang Marlinawati Situmorang Martua Sihaloho Megawati Manullang Merlin Asima Hutagaol Napitupulu, Tianggur Medi Nenobais, Mesakh Nicolas Sinaga Nurelni Limbong Nurelni Limbong Nurjannah Sintya Sihotang Nursalina Sihombing P., Julita Herawati Parsaoran Tambunan Pelealu Samuel G Pinayungan, Presman Anju Raykapoor, Raykapoor Rencan Carisma Marbun Renti Ardina Gajah Rida Gultom Robert JT. Sitio Saragih, Erman Sepniagus Saragih, Ratna Sarnita - Seri Antonius Sidabutar, Benny Anton Sigiro, Adi Suhenra Sihombing, Salomo Simamora, May Rauli Simangunsong, Bestian Simorangkir, Junjungan Sinambela, Maringan Sirait, Cindy Monika Sitanggang, Rawatri Sitompul, Arip Surpi SITOMPUL, SABAR RUDI Sri Agustina Manalu Tamba, Tiffany TARIGAN, IWAN SETIAWAN Tarigan, Yan Pratama Tesdiami Berutu Tifany Tamba Tiffany Tamba Tiur Imeldawati Tiur Imeldawati Tobing, Lucia J. L. Tumba, Patresia R. Veronika Uliarta Sinaga Waruwu, Liyus Yefta Nainggolan