Abstract
This research aims to describe the ritual plant species and types of offerings that are used in Larung Sembonyo ceremonies and to know the community's role in the conservation of ritual plants. Plant diversity and utilization survey were conducted by semi-structured and structured interviews to the informant. The selection of informants was using snowball sampling technique. Data was analyzed descriptively with ICS and FUVs index. The results of the study found 38 species of Larung Sembonyo ritual which is divided into 23 families. Types of offerings are used in Larung Sembonyo ceremony as much as 31 types, each of which has its own meaning. The 10 highest Value Index of Cultural Significance (ICS) of LarungSembonyo ceremonial plant is Oryza sativa L., Oryza glutinosa , Cocos nucifera L., Musa paradisiaca L., Pandanus amaryllifolus Roxb., Piper battle L., Aliumcepa L., Alium sativum L. and Manihot esculenta Crantz. The five highest Family Values Use (FUVs) were occupied by Family Arecaceae, Euphorbiaceae, musaceae, Solanaceae and Poaceae. The higher FUVs the more uses and utilization of these plants in a ritual ceremony Larung Sembonyo . Karanggongso community has indirect conservation efforts on plants that are used for rituals. The conservation efforts were carried out by planting crops in the garden, home yard, even in the woods. The concept of management mostly still uses traditional knowledge. The LarungSembonyo has special value to integrates in ecotourism development planning. Larung Sembonyo has special uniqueness which are able to attract visitor. Keywords : Conservation, FUVs, ICS, Larung Sembonyo .
Highlights
INTRODUCTION* The tourism sector has been predicted to be the largest industry in the world at 21st century
Indonesia's tourism sector is more concentrated in tourism based of ecotourism
Plants used in Larung Sembonyo ceremony there are 38 species, divided into 23 families
Summary
INTRODUCTION* The tourism sector has been predicted to be the largest industry in the world at 21st century. Tourism industry is one of main sector in Indonesia, because Indonesia has a lot of natural beauty and culture that has the potential to be introduced to the world. Ecotourism will be an interesting concept becaused that do tourism activity and environmental conservation at the same time to tribute the local culture [1]. Local knowledge is the main attraction for tourists are getting fed up with the kind of tour there. Tourism will not be formed without culture. Forms of local wisdom a society which is dealing in tourism development can be seen in Sekaten ceremony in Yogyakarta. Sekaten tradition is strongly support the development of tourism in Yogyakarta. One tradition that has the potential to support the development of tourism in Trenggalek is a traditional ceremony Larung Sembonyo. This research is important to know the types of plants used for ceremonies, and to analyze the community knowledge about the value and meaning of plant species
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