The Existence of Seblang Arts as a Culture of “Using” Society

Abstract

Seblang is a traditional dance performed during the Clean Village in Bakungan and Olehsari. In the midst of scientificand technological progress, the traditional dances Seblang is able to continue to exist. This study aimed to analyze the existence ofSeblang dance as a culture of Using society. The study used historical research method consists of four steps, ie heuristics,criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The approach used is cultural anthropology. The results of this study indicate that theritual Seblang still exist because it is supported by the people of Using as the executor. Another thing that affects the existenceSeblang ie societal conditions that still adhere to the pre-Hindu belief of ancestors and nature of agricultural land affect thecommunity to maintain the balance of the relationship with nature. Seblang ritual still exists today because it has a sacred valuesas a medium of communication with God Almighty and the ancestors, means give gratitude and pleading for protection from alldisaster, and has a function for the life of the community in all fields of life.