Abstract
The mythology of Queen Kalinyamat is very popular in the North Jepara area, especially Keling District, Donorojo District, Kembang District, Bangsri District, and Mlonggo District. Ratu Kalinyamat is known by the public as a legendary figure, because it is considered powerful, brave, patient, clever, loyal and has a defending spirit. Traditional ceremonies related to the mythology of the Queen Kalinyamat that developed in the Jepara region are quite a lot, for example the tradition of Tulemba Tulakan in Keling District. The focus of this research study relates to the inventory of traditional ceremonies with the same source, namely the mythology of Queen Kalinyamat. In addition, the symbolic meaning will be explored behind the traditional ceremony that has been inventoried. This is done as an initial step in the effort to preserve regional culture. The research implementation is carried out by applying qualitative research methods, through observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The collected data were analyzed using the comparative descriptive method.
Highlights
Traditional ceremony is one of the rituals performed by the community
Traditional ceremonies related to the mythology of the Queen Kalinyamat that developed in the Jepara region are quite a lot, for example the tradition of Tulemba Tulakan in Keling District
The program continued with the welcoming ceremony by the head of Tulakan Village, giving thanks to God for the grace and safety given to the people of Tulakan Village, continued with the slametan which was an affirmation and reinforcement of the general cultural order of his power to eliminate the supernatural forces that disorderly, joint prayer or tahlil led by religious leaders or people who are religious experts in the village of Tulakan, the aim is to pray for Queen Kalinyamat so that her spirit is peaceful and forgiven of the sins that have been committed while living in the world
Summary
Traditional ceremony is one of the rituals performed by the community. The function of traditional ceremonies in general leads to the function of the values of belief or religion, which is to ask the Almighty God to be blessed with abundant blessings and to avoid catastrophe. A community group, in living life, always adhere to socio-cultural beliefs. This belief forms a custom and cultural building which is reflected in the ritual or ceremonial process in society, which describes the true character of the belief itself. This trust is carried out to establish positive relationships with spirits, both feared and respected spirits. Ceremonies in society are very prerequisite with ritualistic values, solemnity and reverence
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