The Representation of Noble Heritage of Javanese Cultural wisdom: A Study of East Java Ludruk

Abstract

This research takes the issue representation of the noble heritage of Javanese culture. The appropriate approach for this research is ethnography which is reinforced by hermeneutics and cosmology theory. Techniques of collecting data used were listening and recording. Meanwhile, data analysis was conducted in structured manner, by means of collecting data through translating dialog of Ludruk Budhi Wijaya performers, reducing data, and analysing data and conclusion drawing. This study found Javanese cosmology form through Javanese Mythology form in Kebo Kicak Story of Ludruk Budhi Wijaya. This form was reflected on (a) believing in invisible dimension; (b) spell; (c) Javanese spiritual behaviour; (d) slametan; and (e) song (kidungan). The representation of Javanese noble character value includes: (a) behavioural ethics and (b) human ethics with God. The conclusion of research was that there were various forms of Javanese mythologies, spiritualties, and cultural values that were interrelated and inseparable from each other. This Javanese culture was used as reference source and self-reflection to balance human mind set and to be in icon of nation and the largest asset to this nation.

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