Research Article
Pecel, A Political Communication Semiotic Analysis of Javanese Traditional Food As a Dish for Indonesian Politicians
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.9-10-2019.2291109, author={Ika Wulandari}, title={Pecel, A Political Communication Semiotic Analysis of Javanese Traditional Food As a Dish for Indonesian Politicians}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st Padjadjaran Communication Conference Series, PCCS 2019, 9 October 2019, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={PCCS}, year={2020}, month={1}, keywords={pecel traditional food political communication semiotics}, doi={10.4108/eai.9-10-2019.2291109} }- Ika Wulandari
Year: 2020
Pecel, A Political Communication Semiotic Analysis of Javanese Traditional Food As a Dish for Indonesian Politicians
PCCS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.9-10-2019.2291109
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to find out and analyze the meaning of Indonesian culinary, Pecel. Joko Widodo, Hatta Rajasa, Sandiaga Uno, Ganjar Pranowo, Khofifah Indar Parawansa and Sukarwo ate this local delicacy in their politics activities covered by the mass media. Data was collected through online news, textbooks and other references related to this research. Through semiotics analysis, eating pecel by political figures in Indonesia not only completes their basic needs. This vegetables based dish, has a deep meaning when it is examined from the history and culture of Indonesia. Pecel symbolizes simplicity, be close to the people, that can make Indonesian politicians considered humble. Pecel also symbolize spirituality. This typical Indonesian culinary has strong Javanese cultural roots. Its history mentioned in the famous ancient manuscript, Babad Tanah Jawi and Serat Centhini.