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The Past and Present, Saparan Bekakak of Ambarketawang: a Study of Cultural Transformation Fitria, Ajeng; Khoirunnisa, Alfi
Abjad Journal of Humanities & Education Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Abjad: Journal of Humanities & Education
Publisher : Centre for Literary and Cultural Studies

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62079/abjad.v2i3.55

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Saparan Bekakak is an annual tradition organized by the people of Ambarketawang. The series of traditions begin with the creation of bridal dolls, midodareni, arak-arakan, slaughtering of bridal dolls, and closed with slametan. This long-standing tradition, which the Dutch archives refer to as the remnants of sacrifice, underwent a cultural transformation. This happens due to external and internal factors. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the forms of cultural transformation in Saparan Bekakak and the factors that influence it. To analyze this, Koentjaraningrat's theory of the dynamics of society and culture is used. The theory explains that culture can transform due to internal factors, namely innovation and discovery, encouragement of new discoveries, innovation and evolution; and external factors diffusion, acculturation, assimilation. In the Saparan Bekakak ceremony, changes occur from external factors, namely diffusion and acculturation. Diffusion occurs when Javanese remix DJ music moves from social media into the procession of the arak-arakan. Acculturation also occurs when the ceremony uses Islamic prayers while maintaining the non-Islamic practices, namely the pounding of bride dolls, offerings, and others. In addition, cultural changes can occur due to natural changes due to human activities, namely the physical deformation of Gunung Gamping and its transformation into a cultural reserve, as well as the cessation of mining, making the number of sacrificed bridal dolls decrease.
Dominasi dan Hegemoni dalam Cerkak Nglari Nakagawa Karya Suparto Brata Fitria, Ajeng; Khoirunnisa, Alfi
Sutasoma : Jurnal Sastra Jawa Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): Sutasoma: Jurnal Sastra Jawa
Publisher : Program Studi Sastra Jawa, Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/1njxz978

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Colonization in Indonesia has been going on for centuries. One of the cruelest forms of domination was that of the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia's name at the time). Over time, Japan became a nightmare that haunted society. This domination goes hand in hand with hegemony as a strengthening of power. This is reflected in a literary work, namely the cerkak entitled Nglari Nakagawa by Suparto Brata. From this discussion, it is hoped that Japanese domination and hegemony can be known and that Nglari Nakagawa can be proven as postcolonial literature. To dissect the story, Gramsci's theory of hegemony is used, supported by other theories, such as orientalism, mimicry, subaltern, and others. The analysis results show that the domination and hegemony carried out by the Japanese caused side effects in the form of mimicry, othering, and subaltern performed by the natives by taking the example of the colonizers. Related to the Japanese rule, the hegemony that prevails in society cannot be concluded equally, but it varies among individuals due to differences in colonization experiences. Looking at the content of Nglari Nakagawa's cerkak, it can be classified as a postcolonial work, one of which is shown by Nakagawa's anomalous existence trying to defy the dominant stereotypes in society.