Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)

The "Panjang Jimat" Tradition of Kasepuhan Cirebon in Strengthening National Identity

Ardi Afriansyah (Unknown)
Wiwin Widia Sari (Unknown)
Trisna Sukmayadi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Aug 2024

Abstract

The city of Cirebon has a wealth of valuable traditions and cultural heritage, especially the tradition of Panjang Jimatan in Kasepuhan Palace. However, globalization and modernization threaten the preservation of this tradition. This research aims to understand the essence of the Panjang Jimatan tradition as part of Indonesia's national identity and find strategies for its preservation in the modern era. Through a qualitative and case study approach, this research uses observation, interviews, and documentation for data collection. The informants involved include traditional leaders, community organizations, and local communities. The results show that the Panjang Jimatan tradition is a religious ritual and reflects deep cultural, historical, and spiritual values. The values and symbolism in this tradition emphasize respect for the Prophet Muhammad and the spirit of mutual cooperation in the community. The new findings of this research show that the community's active involvement and the government's support are very important in preserving this tradition. This research contributes to providing new insights into cultural tradition preservation strategies as part of efforts to strengthen national identity and maintain traditional cultural heritage in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sosial

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Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial is a multi and interdisciplinary peer-reviewed academic research journal serving the broad social sciences community. The journal welcomes excellent contributions that advance our understanding on a broad range of topics including anthropology, sociology, history, ...