The Implicature of Begalan Tradition as an Effort to Develop a Good Character in the Community in Banyumas Central Java

Abstract

The implicature of Begalan tradition is very effective to develop a good character in Banyumas community. The research problem of this study is "what are the implicatures in Begalan tradition which can develop a good character in Banyumas community?" This study was conducted with a qualitative descriptive approach. The data were collected through non-participant observation and interview. The data analysis was completed by describing the Begalan tradition in Banyumas and explaining the implicature of Begalan tradition which shows the efforts to develop the character of the community in Banyumas, Indonesia. The result of this study indicates that in the Begalan tradition there is a conventional and conversational implicates that can be developed to create some good characters such as: religious, tolerant, discipline, hardworking, creative, independent, democratic, appreciative, friendly, peace-loving, caring, and responsibility.

Local Wisdom of the Begalan Tradition in Traditional Weddings: Insights from Banyumas-Central Java Indonesia

“…Moreover, the ceremony holds educational value, benefiting both brides and observers. Research study on Begalan was continued in 2018 by (Kholifah, 2018) and (Suroso, 2018). Kholifah's research (2018) discussed the cultural significance of the Begalan tradition in Banyumas, which is commonly practiced during weddings and encompasses various symbolic and moral values.…”

“…The research is qualitative and interpretive, involving the identification of cultural elements within Begalan texts. Meanwhile, Suroso (2018) unraveled the Begalan tradition that holds significant implicatures that effectively contribute to the development of positive character traits within the Banyumas community. The study's research problem revolved around identifying these implicatures and understanding how they foster good character in the community.…”