TRADITIONAL CEREMONY OF “GREBEG NGENEP” IN NGENEP HOUSING COMPLEX DADAPAYU VILLAGE SEMANU DISTRICT GUNUNGKIDUL REGENCY

Abstract

This study aims to explain the beginnings of "Grebeg Ngenep" traditional ceremony, "Grebeg Ngenep" traditional ceremony procession, the symbolic meaning of "Grebeg Ngenep" traditional ceremonial offerings, and the benefits of "Grebeg Ngenep" traditional ceremony for the people of Ngenep housing complex and its surroundings. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection methods in this study use participatory observational method, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The researcher uses camera, recorder, and writing tools. The way to analyze data is by using inductive analysis techniques. The data is being validated by source triangulation and method triangulation. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The beginning of the "Grebeg Ngenep" traditional ceremony as a birthday and a gift for Ki Mento Kuasa as the forerunner of the Ngenep housing complex, which can block the Dung Lumbu river which floods Surakarta Palace. So that every year, on every Friday Wage after the Sapar month, the residents of Ngenep housing complex hold “Grebeg Ngenep” traditional ceremony. (2) “Grebeg Ngenep” traditional ceremony procession was divided into (a) “memule” processions held on Thursday Pon, and (b) the “Grebeg Ngenep” procession held on Friday Wage. (3) The symbolic meaning of offerings in the ceremony of the ”Grebeg Ngenep” tradition is for the expression of thanksgiving to the Almighty God for blessings, peace, health, and launch in seeking sustenance to meet daily needs. (4) The benefits of “Grebeg Ngenep” traditional ceremony for residents of the Ngenep housing complex and its surroundings, namely (a) spiritual benefits, (b) social benefits, and (c) the benefits of preserving culture.