Analysis of Function, Meaning and Moral Value in Cowong Art Ritual Services

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10.2991/978-2-494069-67-1_17How to use a DOI?

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Function; Meaning; Moral value

Abstract

Cowong art is a traditional ritual ceremony originating from the agrarian community of Pagakwungu Hamlet, Buayan, Kebumen Regency. Cowong art is a manifestation of the collective activities of the Pagakwungu community which are based on belief in nature and ancestral spirits who are believed to have magical powers. The author's purpose in carrying out this study is because considering the existence of Cowong art, its existence has begun to be rare, so the author wants to analyze Cowong art in order to maintain and preserve the ritual art. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study were found to be: The form of presentation of the Cowong ritual procession is divided into three stages, namely preparation, implementation, and closing. The functions of the Cowong art ritual: (1) The function of the Cowong art ritual as a ritual to ask for rain during the long dry season, (2) The function of the Cowong art ritual as a treatment for community members who ask for help for healing from their illness, (3) The function of the Cowong art ritual as a slamatan suro month which is carried out once a year. The meaning contained in the art of Cowong is found in the offerings. The moral values of Cowong's art are the relationship between living things, the relationship between living things and nature, the relationship between living things and the environment.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Heni Susanti
AU  - Dra. Kun Setyaning Astuti
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/24
TI  - Analysis of Function, Meaning and Moral Value in Cowong Art Ritual Services
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Education Research, and Innovation (ICERI 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 146
EP  - 159
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-67-1_17
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-67-1_17
ID  - Susanti2022
ER  -