Journal of Language, Literature, and Educational Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): December

Literary Elements in Panyandra Traditional Javanese Bride in Surakarta Style

Listiani, Vita (Unknown)
Nadarajah, Darmarajah (Unknown)
Sumangala, Sumangala (Unknown)
Paanchiangwong, Songgot (Unknown)
Masri, Siti Rabeah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Feb 2026

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study aims to identify and describe the types and functions of literary elements (unsur susastra) present in the panyandra (narrative speeches) of Surakarta-style Javanese traditional wedding ceremonies. Methodology: This descriptive study analyzed written data from the books Gita Wicara Jawi and Tuntunan Kagem Para Panatacara Tuwin Pamedhar Sabda, along with audio and video recordings of wedding narrations. Data were collected through listening, reading, note-taking, and analyzed using stylistic analysis and semantic validity with expert judgment. Main Findings: The study identified ten types of literary elements used in the panyandra, including tembung saroja, tembung garba, kerata basa, paribasan, pepindhan, candra, purwakanthi, and basa rinengga. These elements serve seven language functions: personal, instrumental, interactional, regulatory, representational, heuristic, and imaginative. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research provides the first detailed analysis of literary elements within Surakarta-style Javanese wedding panyandra, offering new insights into their aesthetic and cultural functions, which can enhance appreciation and serve as a reference for event narrators (pranata adicara) and cultural preservation efforts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JoLLE

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Language, Literature, and Educational Research is a scientific journal published by Cahaya Ilmu Cendekia Publisher. This journal distributes papers based on studies and literature reviews in Indonesian, Regional, and Foreign Education for primary, secondary, senior, and higher education. ...