Theological Dimensions in Memitu Rituals in Cirebon

Busro, Busro and Yuliyanti, Ai Yeni and Syukur, Abdul and Rosyad, Rifki (2020) Theological Dimensions in Memitu Rituals in Cirebon. Patanjala: Journal of Historical and Cultural Research, 12 (2). p. 227. ISSN 2085-9937

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Abstract

Indonesia is very famous for its rich culture. Cirebon as one of the districts in West Java is also very thick with its culture. This article discusses one of the cultures in Kedungsana Village Cirebon, the phenomenon of ritual slametan Memitu. The purpose of this study is to examine the practice of ritual slametan Memitu carried out by Kedungsana community together with its theological dimensions. The research subjects were the community of Kedungsana Village, Plumbon District, Cirebon Regency. The process of collecting data through direct observation and to get deep information in interviews, we use a purposive sampling technique. The results of the study found that the purpose of carrying out the ritual slametan Memitu was as a manifestation of gratitude for all the favors that had been given from the "Invisible Power" and also the hope of the smooth birth process. Express gratitude and the request is addressed to those considered to have the power to determine the smooth process of birth. In ritual slametan Memitu, there are theological dimensions that can be identified as belief in Invisible Substance and values for living in harmony together among residents of Kedungsana Village community. The theological dimensions in the earth alms ritual have been developed in such a way as to be in line with the development of social reality.

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