2nd Workshop on Language, Literature and Society for Education, Wol2SED 2018, December 21-22 2018, Solo, Indonesia

Research Article

The Cultural Heritage of Bubak Kawah in Wedding Ceremony of Surakarta

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.21-12-2018.2282742,
        author={P A Krahmadie and N E Wardhani and A Rakhmawati},
        title={The Cultural Heritage of Bubak Kawah in Wedding Ceremony of Surakarta},
        proceedings={2nd Workshop on Language, Literature and Society for Education, Wol2SED 2018, December 21-22 2018, Solo, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={WOL2SED},
        year={2019},
        month={3},
        keywords={bubak kawah; surakarta traditional wedding ceremony; cultural meanings},
        doi={10.4108/eai.21-12-2018.2282742}
    }
    
  • P A Krahmadie
    N E Wardhani
    A Rakhmawati
    Year: 2019
    The Cultural Heritage of Bubak Kawah in Wedding Ceremony of Surakarta
    WOL2SED
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.21-12-2018.2282742
P A Krahmadie1,*, N E Wardhani1, A Rakhmawati1
  • 1: Universitas Sebelas Maret
*Contact email: puteriearnie.krahmadie13@gmail.com

Abstract

This study discusses the ritual tradition of Bubak Kawah in Surakarta traditional wedding ceremony. The focus of this research is the cultural meaning contained in Bubak Kawah ritual. The purpose of this research is to look for noble values and cultural meanings in one of the ritual sequences in Surakarta's traditional wedding ceremony. This study employed qualitative research methods. The results of this study explain the meanings and values contained in the Bubak Kawah ritual. The meaning and values in this ritual can be shown through symbols and equipment used in the ritual. Broadly speaking, Bubak Kawah ritual describes the filial form of the bride and groom to the parents. The bride and groom are expected to be able to always remember parents who have given birth, raised and educated them. Through cultural meanings, it is hoped that the community can understand, maintain and preserve the existing customs and culture of Bubak Kawah