Persepsi Warga Kandangan Terhadap Kegiatan Sedekah Bumi

Abstract

This research examines the perceptions of residents of Kandangan Village, Surabaya City, regarding the Sedekah
Bumi initiative as a representation of East Javanese tradition and culture. In this study, a qualitative approach
was used to collect data from three subjects who actively participated in Sedekah Bumi activities. Data was
collected through observation and research focused on understanding the subjective experiences of individuals in
the context of the project at hand. The results showed that the Sedekah Bumi celebration in Kandangan Village
symbolizes the community's understanding of the benefits of blessings and favors given by Allah SWT through
crops. In addition, this activity has strong religious and cultural values. It involves time calculations carried out
by village elders as part of the tradition before its implementation. In addition to religious matters, the Earth Alms
celebration in Kandangan Village also includes social activities such as recitation and orphan compensation. This
enhances a sense of solidarity and camaraderie with one another while also sustaining the ongoing project. The
folk entertainment included in the campaign also highlights traditional East Javanese gamelan dances and music.
The Sedekah Bumi festival also has a bazaar that benefits the locals economically and serves as a day of dance for
residents outside of kandangan to come to the event. In addition, the Sedekah Bumi celebration in Kandangan
Village also serves as a bridge that connects economic, religious, social and cultural fields