Transcendental Communication in the Srakalan Tradition (Phenomenological Study of the Srakalan Tradition in Japura Village, Astanajapura District, Cirebon Regency)

Abstract

A. Husain Haekal. 1414323038. Transcendental Communication in the Srakalan Tradition (Phenomenological Study of the Srakalan Tradition in Japura Village, Astanajapura District, Cirebon Regency). The srakalan or akikah tradition is an assimilation of Javanese culture with Islam, a macapat song is transformed into a prayer recitation. The Srakalan tradition is not only symbolic but also has transcendental activities. Transcendental communication in the Srakalan tradition appears to be the power of prayer in the ceremony, more precisely prayer and a form of gratitude to the Creator for the birth of a child. Formulation of the problem. How is the Srakalan traditional procession seen as a transcendental communication activity? What is the informant's interpretation of the Srakalan tradition? Research objective: to describe the stages of the Srakalan tradition procession in the context of transcendental communication and people's meaning of the Srakalan tradition. Research methodology: qualitative research type, with a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques: observation, indepth interviews, and documentation. Phenomenological research steps: First, the researcher understands the phenomenon and the philosophy behind the phenomenon. Second, researchers begin to create research questions. Third, researchers started interviwing informants. Fourth, researchers began to carry out data analysis. Fifth, the essence description stage (describing), namely the researcher builds a comprehensive description. Sixth, report the research results. The research results obtained: Traditional processions include; pre-tradition, ongoing tradition, and post-tradition. Society interprets its experiences: symbolic meaning, transcendental meaning, and transcendental communication