Research Article
Social Harmony in the Attempt of Preventing and Controlling Covid-19 as the Representation of Pluralism Moderation in Surakarta Indonesia
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2326331, author={Argyo Demartoto and Akhmad Ramdhon}, title={Social Harmony in the Attempt of Preventing and Controlling Covid-19 as the Representation of Pluralism Moderation in Surakarta Indonesia}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Law, Social Sciences, and Education, ICLSSE 2022, 28 October 2022, Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICLSSE}, year={2023}, month={1}, keywords={pluralism social harmony covid-19 prevention and control}, doi={10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2326331} }- Argyo Demartoto
Akhmad Ramdhon
Year: 2023
Social Harmony in the Attempt of Preventing and Controlling Covid-19 as the Representation of Pluralism Moderation in Surakarta Indonesia
ICLSSE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2326331
Abstract
Chinese and Javanese ethnic communities living together harmoniously are a multiculturalism reality in Sudiroprajan Surakarta Indonesia. Covid-19 pandemic coming from China results in a distinctive sensitivity to Sudiroprajan community. This research studies the social practice of Sudiroprajan community in preventing and handling Covid-19 pandemic. Observation and in-depth interviews with Urban Village Head, Chinese and Javanese ethnic leaders, Jogo Tonggo Task Force, the Logistic Command Post provider, and some Sudiroprajan people were conducted in this phenomenological study. Data source triangulation was used to validate data, and interactive data analysis to analyze data. The result shows pluralism constructed as a social reality and collective meaning in Sudiroprajan community. Pluralism is symbolized in such cultural acculturation products as Grebeg Sudiro. Concord and diversity acceptance strengthen the community to resolve some conflicts and problems including Covid-19 pandemic. Inter-ethnic communities collaborate to prevent and handle Covid-19 pandemic through such programs as Jogo Tonggo, and providing logistics for healthcare services.