Prima Hariyanto; Sri Nardiati; Joni Endardi; Restu Sukesti; Nanang Heryana
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Ceremonies, rituals, and symbolism are integral to preserving Javanese culture. Symbolism, deeply woven into traditional ceremonies, reflects the essence of Javanese philosophy and cultural values, as well as life guidelines, particularly evident in the tedhak siten ceremony. This article, thus, aims ...
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Ceremonies, rituals, and symbolism are integral to preserving Javanese culture. Symbolism, deeply woven into traditional ceremonies, reflects the essence of Javanese philosophy and cultural values, as well as life guidelines, particularly evident in the tedhak siten ceremony. This article, thus, aims to delve into the linguistic and symbolic intricacies of the traditional ceremonial processions, tedhak siten, and its elements, such as ubarampe, embodying parents’ heartfelt prayers and aspirations for their children. This qualitative research adopts an ethnolinguistic approach, employing observation, interviews, and literature studies to reveal that these ceremonies constitute a vital part of the Javanese life cycle, specifically in the birth phase. Employing Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, the results of this article show that the ceremony exhibits hierarchical structures, collective participation, gender balance, and structured processes. Ultimately, the tedhak siten ceremony signifies the Javanese community’s prudence, portraying acceptance, introduction, and fervent hopes for a prosperous life for the child.
Prima Hariyanto; Achril Zalmansyah; Joni Endardi; Restu Sukesti; Sumadi Sumadi; Zainal Abidin; Heksa Biopsi Puji Hastuti; Syamsurizal Syamsurizal; Mujahid Taha; Ratnawati Ratnawati
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This article describes the factors causing shifts in the usage, maintenance efforts, and maintenance strategies for the Bangka Malay language. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data were the results of interviews and library sources. Data was collected through direct observation ...
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This article describes the factors causing shifts in the usage, maintenance efforts, and maintenance strategies for the Bangka Malay language. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data were the results of interviews and library sources. Data was collected through direct observation of objects and the use of language in the life of the people of the Bangka Belitung Islands. The theory used is language maintenance and language shift. The findings show that many factors cause a shift in the use of Bangka Malay. However, efforts to maintain the use of language have been carried out by the government and the people who use it. These efforts have shown results, but optimization must be done. Language preservation can be done through a process of language education from an early age so that pride in using Bangka Malay appears earlier before being affected by foreign languages.