Pro-Cons of Sea Alms Traditions in the Perspective of Religion and Culture

Fatma Sari (State University of Yogyakarta)

Kaunia: Integration and Interconnection of Islam and Science Journal
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2017)

Sea alms (Nyadran) is a tradition that is carried out once a year in the coastal communities of the island of Java. The traditional process includes giving (Sesaji) to Nyi Roro Kidul. In the religious perspective, this is strictly prohibited, but this tradition has become an Indonesian cultural identity. This study will discuss the Sea Alms Tradition in perspective of religion and culture using literature study method.