Kinyah Mandau Dance Culture in the Dayak Ngaju Tribe of Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume IV, Issue I, January 2020|ISSN 2454-6186 Kinyah Mandau Dance Culture in the Dayak Ngaju Tribe of Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan Yossita Wisman1, Agus Sholahuddin2, Sri Hartini Jatmikowati3 1,2Department of Social Science, University of Merdeka Malang, Indonesia 3Department of Public Administration, University of Merdeka Malang, Indonesia Abstract: This study aims to investigate the beliefs and values of In preserving and protecting the nation's culture, various the Kinyah Mandau dance from the Katingan Dayak Ngaju tribe efforts have been made by plunging directly into cultural of Kalimantan, Indonesia, which includes the stages, symbols, experience. For example, if culture is in the form of dance, values, and meanings of the Kinyah Mandau dance. In addition, people are encouraged to learn and practice in mastering this research is also to educate and develop the culture and dance. Some cultural preservation efforts are carried out by potential of regional tourism. The method employed in this study is descriptive qualitative observing the Kinyah Mandau Dancers making information about culture that can be used in many of the Dayak Ngaju communities in a welcoming ceremony. The forms. While national culture itself is understood as a culture, participants involved in this study were stakeholders, traditional it has meaning for the entire Indonesian nation. In the national leaders, community leaders, and dancers. This research focused culture, there is a unifying element of a nation [5]. In it, there on collecting information data needed to determine the value, are elements of national culture and foreign cultural elements, meaning, symbols, and functions of the Kinyah Mandau Dance. as well as elements of new creations or national inventions. A survey and purposive sampling technique are used to Regional cultural manifestations in Indonesia are reflected in determine the sample. The results of this study unveiled that the various aspects of community life in all regions of Indonesia. inheritance of sacred ancestors as a medium of communication This was expressed by [6], contending that each region has with ancestral spirits are strongly held by the communities. This notion entailed stages, symbols, and meanings. Furthermore, different cultural characteristics. Großmann also found sacred values of religious, mutual cooperation, welfare, and peace were ceremonial patterns dancing on the basis of symbolic patterns also emerged. to maintain balance in communal life in a certain local ethnic [7]. Besides, James, in his research, found value of leadership Keywords: Culture, Kinyah Mandau Dance, Dayak Ngaju Tribe through the Mandau Kenyan dance of the Dayaks in Central I. INTRODUCTION Kalimantan [8]. ndonesia has a plural society in terms of ethnicity, ethnic The process and results of the sincere dance brings I culture, historical background, and geographical location leadership value. Furthermore, Matius et al., in their research, [1]. Viewed from the ethnic and cultural aspects, the diversity found that the role and meaning of the long and short lines of of the Indonesian people is characterized by a variety of the Dancer dance contain values and symbols as well as different national cultures, which are considered as the history which are used as references and guidelines for Dayak identities of each of these cultures [2]. If looked at the and Tengku tribes for the community to face the shift in local historical background and geographical location, even though cultural values of honesty, togetherness, and the value of they originate from the same ancestors, the geographical and leadership for mutual respect between people [9]. Therefore, different dwellings can color the cultural diversity of the several central ideas should be noticed, such as (1) changes in Indonesian people. The diversity of the Indonesian people is social cultural values which are closely related to dance, a tool characterized by a variety of different national cultures, which or interaction for various things related to symbols, (2) are considered as the identities of each of these cultures [3]. cultural values that have properties causing individuals to understand and interpret things, and (3) socio-cultural values One area in Indonesia that centrals with diversed ethnics that determine different impacts on human behavior. and cultures is Kalimantan, one of the largest islands in the country. Kalimantan Island has various tribes that are spread Based on the discussion above, the purpose of this all over the island such as Indonesia which has various ethnic research is to educate or develop the culture and potential of groups spread from Sabang to Merauke. According to Y. regional tourism. Thus, the young generation can find out Lahajir, Professor of Anthropologist UGM, the ethnic groups about their own cultures. Besides, this study is also expected in Indonesia are currently more than two hundred people, as a catalyst for culture preservation [10]. With this effort, at while there are still many remote tribes out there that have not least, anticipating cultural theft by other countries is possible. been touched by technological equipment. According to Many regional cultures were lost in the erosion era because Jones, ethnic groups has several elements that distinguish people did not learn and preserve them. As a result, they only between tribes such as genetics, religion, language, culture, speak out when other countries have succeeded and are organizational structure technology and way of life [4]. known for their stealthy culture. www.rsisinternational.org Page 167 International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume IV, Issue I, January 2020|ISSN 2454-6186 II. LITERATURE REVIEW precisely in Northwest China which borders present-day Vietnam. They migrated much from mainland Asia (Yunan Culture Province, South China) around 3000-1500 BC [15]. Culture is defined as a distinctive elements of societies According to Tetek Tatum (Tetum Tatum means true in certain regions [11]. Culture originates from Sanskrit, crying, it is a story about the origin of the Dayak Ngaju culture which is a plural form of mind which means mind or ancestors, the history of the Dayak Ngaju tribe), the ancestors reason. Thus, culture can be interpreted by matters relating to of the Dayak Ngaju people were created directly by Ranying reason. Culture is the power of the mind, in the form of Hatalla Langit, the name of the Hindu god Kaharingan which creativity, intention, and taste. While culture is the result of means Allah SWT, who is in charge keep the earth and its creativity, intention, and taste. Culture is a way of life that is contents from being damaged. And the Dayak Ngaju developed and owned by a group of people and passed down Ancestors were sent down from the seventh heaven to this from generation to generation [12]. Culture is formed from world by Palangka Bulau (Palangka means holy, clean, as a many elements, including religious and political systems, sacred litter, the golden sacred wheel descended from the sky, customs, language, equipment, clothing, buildings, and works often also called Ancak or Kalangkang) descending from the of art. Language and culture are an inseparable part of sky into this world in four successive places - according to humans, so many people tend to regard it as genetic Palangka Bulau, namely: Puruk Pamatuan Tantan at the inheritance. When someone tries to communicate with people beginning of the Kahayan River and Barito River, Central who are based on culture and adjust their differences, it Kalimantan, so this was the first human to become a Dayak proves that culture is learned. Culture is a pattern of life as a tribe resident who descended on Puruk Pamatuan Tantan, whole. Culture is complex, abstract, and broad. Many aspects named by Ranying (Mr. YME): Antang Bajela Bulau or of culture determine communicative [13]. Crispy Tunggul Laut Janjahunan. From Antang Bajela Bulau, This socio-cultural element is spread out and includes two brave men were created who mentengurehmutut named many human social activities. Some of the reasons why Lambung or Maharaja Bunu and Lanting or Maharaja Sangen. people experience difficulties when communicating with Tantan Liang Mangan Puruk Kaminting (Kaminting hill), people from other cultures are seen in the definition of culture Central Kalimantan by Ranying created an omnipotent person, [14]. Images that compel to take different forms in various named the Amban Penyang Shell or Maharaja Sangiang [16]. cultures such as crude individualism in America, harmony of Datah Takasiang, beginning of the Rakaui River individuals with nature in Japan and collective obedience in (Malahui River, West Kalimantan, by Ranying created 4 China. Logical meaning and respect for the simplest members people, one man and three women, a man named Litih or can borrow to gain a sense of dignity and connection with Tiung Layang Raca, Holding the Raca Jagan Moon Road their lives so that culture provides a coherent framework for Supporting Pahewan, which immediately turned into Jata and organizing one's activities and allowing them to predict the lived in land in a country called Tumbang Danum Dohong behavior of others. The three daughters named Kamulung Tenek Bulau, Kameloh Buwooy Bulau, Nyai Lentar Katinei Bulau Puruk Kambang Tanah Siang (beginning of the Barito River, Central Kalimantan by Ranying created a princess named