Makna dan Nilai Sosial dalam Tradisi Kebur Ubalan di Desa Jarak, Kecamatan Plosoklaten, Kabupaten Kediri

Abstract

Traditional ceremonies by the Javanese people are still firmly held and carried out routinely in accordance with the specified time. Some forms of traditional ceremony, one of which is the Kebur Ubalan part of sedekah bumi tradition in Jarak Village, Kediri Regency. This study aims to explain and describe the meaning and social values contained in the Kebur Ubalan tradition in Jarak Village, Kediri Regency. This research is in the form of case study research with the main source of data is the process of Kebur Ubalan tradition in Jarak Village.  Data collection techniques use observation and documentation techniques. The results showed that the meaning of the kebur ubalan tradition is a manifestation of the gratitude of farmers in Jarak Village for the harvest they obtained. In addition, this tradition is also a form of actualization of the history of the source of sacrifice and a form of socialization to the community and tourists. Social values contained in the kebur ubalan tradition consist of vital values, material values, spiritual values (mutual assistance, beauty, and cooperation), and spiritual values. The existence of this kebur ubalan tradition represents the concept of interaction between humans, nature, and God wrapped in a traditional ceremony.