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Symbolic meaning of Nyadran, Javanese tradition at the Banyon village, Central Klaten District, Regency of Klaten

Authors
Nanik Herawati1, *
1Javanese Language Program, University of Widya Dharma Klaten, Klaten, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: akunaniherawati3@gmail.com
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Available Online 20 May 2024.
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10.2991/978-2-38476-224-8_13How to use a DOI?
Keywords
nyadran; ancestors; Javanese tradition
Abstract

Nyadran is one of Javanese tradition commonly done once in a year, that is, in Ruwah – Javanese year. Javanese society usually has tradition to conserve various culture of their ancestors, which is, one of them is nyadran. They still do the tradition of nyadran. The aims of this research are (1) to describe the procession of nyadran tradition in the Banyon village, (2) to explain symbolic meaning of food offerings in nyadran, (3) to describe the educational value in this tradition. This research involves the activity of society; it is cultural one. The object of this research is the symbolic meaning; it uses semiotic approach which explains about symbol and sign in the language, art, or culture. The procession of nyadran (besik, in other word) is to clean the grave of the ancestors, and the following morning people pray in the mosque. After that, people get together to pray guided by a distinguish figure in the society. The symbolic meaning in the nyadran tradition goes as follows. Tumpeng, in the shape of cone or like a mountain. Ingkung, a whole steamed chicken. Vegetables and side dishes. Market snacks. The conclusion is that nyadran tradition is aimed to pray for the ancestors.

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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Local Wisdom (Incolwis 2022)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
20 May 2024
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978-2-38476-224-8
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2352-5398
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