A DESCRIPTION OF RONDANG BINTANG PRACTISED BY SIMALUNGUN SOCIETY A PAPER BY ARTHA PRISCILLA SIJABAT REG. NO: 162202012 DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA MEDAN 2019 Universitas Sumatera Utara It has been approved by Supervisor, Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum. NIP. 19571002 198601 2 003 Submitted to Faculty of Cultural Study, Univeristy of Sumatera Utara In partial fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma III in English Study Program Approved by Head of English Diploma Study Program, Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum. NIP. 19571002 198601 2 003 Approved by the Diploma III of English Study Program Faculty of Cultural Study, University of Sumatera Utara As a Paper for the Diploma III Examination Universitas Sumatera Utara Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Diploma III Examination of the Diploma III of English Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Study, University Sumatera Utara. The examination is held on July 2019 Faculty of Cultural Study, University Sumatera Utara Dean Dr. Budi Agustono M.S. NIP. 19600805 198703 1 001 Board Of Examiners/ Readers : Name Signature 1. Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum. (Supervisor) …………. 2. Riko Andika Rahmat Pohan, S.S, M.Hum. (Examiner) …………. 3. Drs. Siamir Marulafau, M.Hum. (Examiner) …………. Universitas Sumatera Utara AUTHOR’S DECLARATION I am ARTHA PRISCILLA SIJABAT, declare that I the sole author of this paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree. No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in any tertiary education. Signed : Date : July 2019 Universitas Sumatera Utara COPYRIGHT DECLARATION Name : ARTHA PRISCILLA SIJABAT Title of Paper : A Description Of Rondang Bintang Practised By Simalungun Society Qualification : D-III / Ahli Madya Study Program : English I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretion of the Librarian of the Diploma III English Faculty of Cultural Study University of Sumatera Utara the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law of the Republic of Indonesia. Signed : Date : July 2019 Universitas Sumatera Utara ABSTRACT This paper is titled “A Description Of Rondang Bintang Practised By Simalungun Society”. Rondang Bintang is an activity in the Simalungun tribe in expressing gratitude and thanks to God Almighty for the success of life that done every year. The purpose of this study is to describe and explain the procedures and activities at the Rondang Bintang event. This paper resulted from literary study from various sources on the topic of Rondang Bintang event in Simalungun. In this paper, there are some changes in meaning and purpose at Rondang Bintang event in the past and present. Dapartment Culture and tourism will cooperate with Partuha Maujana Simalungun (customary leader) in discussing and planning the event that will be done at the event so Rondang Bintang event took place,namely: forming the core committee, forming the sections on activites making a budget, deciding day/date of Rondang Bintang event,providing the need and inviting audience for Rondang Bintang event. At Rondang Bintang event, there are several activities, such as: ritual events, traditional arts activities, competition activities and entertainment. Keywords: Rondang Bintang, procedures, Partuha Maujana, activites, evolution. Universitas Sumatera Utara ABSTRAK Kertas Karya ini berjudul "A Description Of Rondang Bintang Practised By Simalungun Society". Rondang Bintang adalah kegiatan dalam suku Simalungun dalam mengekspresikan rasa syukur dan terima kasih kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa atas keberhasilan hidup yang dilakukan setiap tahun. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan prosedur dan kegiatan pada acara Rondang Bintang. Makalah ini dihasilkan dari studi sastra dari berbagai sumber mengenai topik pesta Rondang Bintang di Simalungun. Dalam kertas karya ini terdapat beberapa perubahan makna dan tujuan dalam pesta Rondang Bintang pada masa dahulu dan sekarang. Dinas Pariwisata dan Budaya akan bekerja sama dengan Partuha Maujana Simalungun (pemimpin adat) dalam membahas dan merencanakan acara yang akan dilakukan di pesta sehingga acara Rondang Bintang berlangsung, yaitu: membentuk panitia inti, membentuk bagian pada kegiatan yang membuat anggaran, menentukan hari/tanggal acara Rondang Bintang, memberikan kebutuhan dan mengundang penonton untuk acara Rondang Bintang. Di pesta Rondang Bintang, ada beberapa kegiatan, antara lain: acara ritual,kegiatan kesenian tradisional, kegiatan perlombaan , dan hiburan. Universitas Sumatera Utara ACKNOWLEDGMENT Thankyou to Jesus Christ who gave the gift of health and opportunity to the author to complete this paper. This paper is a requirement to achieve an English language expert degree, with the title: “A Description Of Rondang Bintang Practised By Simalungun Society “ I realized that the completion of this Final Project was inseparable from support, assistance, and guidance from various parties. Therefore, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to some of the important parties, namely: • Dr. Budi Agustono, M.S. as The Dean of Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatra Utara. • Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum as The head of English Diploma Study Program and my supervisor who has given support, criticism and advice, and taking the time, energy and thought to help me complete this paper. • All lectures in English Diploma Study Program for giving me advices and lesson of educational study as well as life lesson. • Especially for my family, particularly to my parents, A. Sijabat and L. Purba who have given me prayers, guidance, motivation, encouragement, and advice. Thankyou for all the sacrifices that have been given to me. I also don't forget to thanks to my siblings, Agave Chintya Sijabat, Ari Yan Prayer Sijabat, and Adelweys Margaretha Sijabat • Iwanko Andreas Silalahi who has helped and supported me in the completion of this paper. • Most special for my small group, Tunas Namajenges (Ecy Damanik, Desapta Saragih) who have supported and prayed for me. • Thanks to the struggling friends who is always there for me, Sabda Nabila Simanjuntak, Ira Sartika Silalahi. • Thanks to friend guidance who always help each other, Rosana, Gratia, Lita. • Kinski Naibaho, Anastasya Pinem, Refina Singarimbun, and Vica Tarigan as my bestfriend who understand the condition and support in the work of this paper. • Thanks to loved ones who have always supported me in prayer and energy, Youth of GKPS P. Bulan. • Amazing friends who are always in the heart, English Diploma Study Program 2016. • Thank you for the prayer, spirit, and help of my friends,brothers and sisters who cannot be mentioned entirely Universitas Sumatera Utara I realized that in the preparation of this paper is still not perfect. Therefore, I received criticism and suggestions that build on the completion of this final task. Medan, July 2019 Author ( Artha Priscilla Sijabat ) 162202012 Universitas Sumatera Utara TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTHOR’S DECLARATION ........................................................................... i COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ....................................................................... ii ABSTRACK ........................................................................................................ iii ABSTRAK ........................................................................................................... iv ACKNOWLEGEMENTS................................................................................... v TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................... vii 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1 1. 1 Background of The Study ......................................................................... 1 1. 2 The Problem of The Study ........................................................................ 3 1. 3 The Objective of The Study ...................................................................... 3 1. 4 The Scope of The Study ............................................................................ 4 1. 5 The Significance of The Study .................................................................. 4 1. 6 The Method of The Study ......................................................................... 4 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ............................................ 5 2. 1 History of Simalungun People .................................................................. 5 2. 2 Celebration in the Simalungun tribe ......................................................... 7 2. 3 Rondang Bintang ....................................................................................... 9 3. RONDANG BINTANG PRACTISED BY SIMALUNGUN SOCIETY ............................................................. 13 3. 1 The Procedures of Rondang Bintang event in Simalungun ...................... 13 3. 2 The activities at the Rondang Bintang event ............................................ 15 4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................................... 29 4.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................