Pemaknaan Simbolik pada Prosesi Kenduri Blang: Studi Kasus Gampong Ulee Gle Pidie Jaya

Abstract

This study aims to determine the symbolic meaning of the kenduri blang procession in Gampong Ulee Gle Pidie Jaya. Researchers used qualitative-descriptive research methods. Data collection techniques are observation, interview, and document study. The results showed that the community interpreted kenduri blang as a symbol of gratitude and asked for blessings from Allah so that the next crop was bountiful. Besides that, kenduri blang can also strengthen the relationship between people to stay united and respect each other. Kenduri blang was held in September, precisely before the beginning of descending into the fields. The community participates by donating funds to buy buffalo, spices, and other necessities needed when the event is held.
 Abstrak
 Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui makna simbolik dari prosesi kenduri blang di Gampong Ulee Gle Pidie Jaya. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif-deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat memaknai kenduri blang sebagai simbol kesyukuran dan meminta berkat dari Allah agar hasil panen berikutnya melimpah. Selain itu kenduri blang juga dimaknai sebagai pelestarian budaya Aceh, ajang memperkuat silaturrahmi antar masyarakat untuk tetap bersatu dan saling menghargai. Kenduri blang dilaksanakan pada bulan September tepatnya menjelang permulaan turun ke sawah. Masyarakat berpartisipasi dengan menyumbang dana untuk membeli kerbau, bumbu, dan keperluan lainnya yang dibutuhkan saat acara digelar.

Local Wisdom of Kenduri Blang in Acehnese Society: Sociological Analysis of Human Ecology through a Functional Structural Perspective

“…Aceh is an area that has privileges in three things, namely religion, custom, and education [10]. The character of Acehnese society is known as a religious community with strong Islamic religious values.…”

“…The research entitled Local Wisdom in Preserving the Environment (Case Study of Indigenous Peoples of Kemiren Village, Glagah District, Banyuwanyi Regency) found the results of research that the values in local wisdom adopted by the community can act as guidelines in preserving the environment such as rice fields, fields, and water sources [3]. Furthermore, research entitled Symbolic Meaning in the Kenduri Blang Procession: A Case Study in Gampong Ulee Gle Pidie Jaya found results of research that Kenduri Blang is interpreted in three ways, namely 1) as a characteristic and one of the customs that is beneficial for the people of Aceh because it helps crop yields, 2) maintaining silatuhrahmi relations between farmers, and 3) a forum that strengthens relations between communities and farmers from several villages [10].…”