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Lister Berutu
Universitas Sumatera Utara
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Circumcision Tradition (Reconstruction of Knowledge From Circumcision Practice in Non-Muslim Men in Medan) Dewantara Bangun; Lister Berutu
Indonesian Journal of Medical Anthropology Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): Adolescent Reproductive Health
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (195.949 KB) | DOI: 10.32734/ijma.v1i1.4545

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This research aims to discuss non-Muslim men's knowledge about circumcision practices that have done both pieces of knowledge about the meaning of circumcision and how to circumcision. Besides, to know various reasons, they practice circumcision. The method used is an ethnographic method with in-depth observation and interview techniques, by jumping directly into the research field at Sunatan House and Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan. The result of the study is that non-Muslim men interpret circumcision as cutting the tip of the penis, which can clean the impurities attached to the end of the penis and avoid various diseases. While the reason they commit circumcision is categorized into two categories, namely health and culture.
DYNAMICS OF ROLES IN THE TRADITION OF HUMMING IN THE MIDST OF SOCIAL CHANGE IN PAKPAK SOCIETY Muhammad Rifai; Lister Berutu; Tri Presar Jhon Tuan Panjaitan; Maulida Masyitoh; Tresno Tresno
Jurnal Ilmiah Sosiologi Agama (JISA) Vol 9, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sociology of Religion Study Program, Faculty of Social Sciences, North Sumatra State Islam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/jisa.v9i1.28689

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The traditional ceremony of mengerumbang is one of the important traditional rites in Pakpak society, carried out by elderly individuals as a form of repayment of traditional debts to hula-hula before death. This study aims to examine the symbolic meaning, social structure, and socio-cultural function of the mengerumbang ceremony in the context of contemporary Pakpak society and to observe the role of this tradition. The research method uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with traditional leaders and ritual practitioners, and documentary studies of local customs and practices. The results of the study show that mengerumbang is not merely a customary ritual, but a social mechanism to maintain the honour of individuals and families, strengthen the continuity of the sulang silima kinship system, support economic redistribution through customary gifts, and legitimise a person's social status within the Pakpak customary structure. Furthermore, changes in ritual practices due to the influence of religion and modernisation indicate a dynamic process of cultural adaptation without eliminating the core meaning of the custom. Thus, mengerumbang functions as a space for negotiation between tradition, identity, and social change in Pakpak society.
Dissemination and Documentation of Pakpak Traditional Music for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Values Irfan Simatupang; Lister Berutu; Yoe Anto Ginting; Nurbani Nurbani
INFOKUM Vol. 14 No. 01 (2026): Infokum, January - February 2026
Publisher : Sean Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58471/infokum.v14i01.3065

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Pakpak traditional music is an integral part of the cultural heritage of the Pakpak ethnic community in North Sumatra, Indonesia. However, rapid social change, globalization, and declining intergenerational transmission have posed serious challenges to its sustainability. This study aims to disseminate and document Pakpak traditional music as a strategic effort to preserve and develop its cultural values. The activities were conducted through field observations, audio-visual documentation, interviews with traditional musicians and cultural leaders, and community-based workshops involving local youth and cultural practitioners. The documentation process focused on musical instruments, performance structures, symbolic meanings, and the social functions of Pakpak traditional music within community rituals and daily life. The results indicate that systematic dissemination through digital media and educational activities significantly increases community awareness and appreciation of Pakpak traditional music. Moreover, the documentation serves as an important cultural archive that supports cultural education, research, and future revitalization efforts. This study concludes that dissemination and documentation are essential approaches for sustaining Pakpak traditional music and strengthening local cultural identity in the face of modern cultural transformations.
Co-Authors Dewantara Bangun Irfan Simatupang Masyitoh, Maulida Muhammad Rifai Nurbani . Tresno Tresno Tri Presar Jhon Tuan Panjaitan Yoe Anto Ginting