Achmad Nur Kholis
Universitas Sebelas Maret

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Exploring Gugon Tuhon Meaning in 'Playing in the Brantas River' as Life Wisdom in Tulungagung Ari Kurniawan; Yayan Suherlan; Achmad Nur Kholis
Ekspresi Seni : Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Karya Seni Vol 27, No 1 (2025): Ekspresi Seni: Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Karya Seni
Publisher : LPPM Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26887/ekspresi.v27i1.4961

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Traditional culture is often considered outdated in the face of modernization, yet the presence of gugon tuhon in the oral traditions of the Javanese people indicates that local values still hold strong relevance in social life. As a form of local wisdom, gugon tuhon contains various prohibitions and moral messages that have been passed down through generations in the Tulungagung community, serving to protect safety and honor nature and supernatural entities. The prohibition of playing in the river at certain times is one example of gugon tuhon functioning as informal education about safety and harmony with the environment. This study examines the role of visual art as a means of cultural preservation, particularly through the work titled "Playing in the Brantas River." Using a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach, the study collects data through interviews, observations, and documentation. The analysis results show that the visualization of gugon tuhon through painting not only functions as a medium of expression but also as an educational tool for younger generations. This painting presents cultural symbols that remind us of the importance of preserving local wisdom amidst rapid social change.
Harmony of Chinese Cultural Acculturation in the Aesthetic Perspective of Art Anthropology in Surakarta Achmad Nur Kholis; Norhayati Ayob
Gondang: Jurnal Seni dan Budaya Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): GONDANG: JURNAL SENI DAN BUDAYA, DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/gondang.v9i2.68434

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Surakarta is the center of Javanese culture in Indonesia. Many kinds of arts and culture have not been studied in depth, one of which is the phenomenon of cultural acculturation. The arrival of foreign countries to Indonesia influenced the unification of cultures that created new cultural forms. There are several ethnicities and races that live and settle in this area that influence the creation of new cultures, one of which is the Chinese people who come from China. Every year the Chinese and the general public hold a joint Chinese New Year celebration centered on Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro. The relationship that occurs in the ceremonial is a potential to get findings about the harmony of cultural acculturation that occurs from this phenomenon. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative type as an effort to present naturalistic data in the field in the form of sentences. There are several techniques applied in the data collection process, namely observation, interviews, and documentation. The application of the three techniques is based on the suitability of the topic and is supported by an approach in the form of theory. The approach comes from the theory of art anthropology proposed by Ruth Bunzel. The relationship between people, culture, and art occurs in harmony in Surakarta City. One place that has become a cultural center in the city of tolerance is Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro. The traditional market is one proof of the harmony of Chinese and Javanese cultural acculturation that goes hand in hand. The Chinese New Year celebration is a ceremonial example that can be followed by the whole community, without any special attention to the background. This cultural acculturation is a step to maintain tolerance in the community.