Islamic and Kejawen Acculturation in the Mantras of the Bancakan Sapi Lair Tradition

Abstract

This study aims to identify the elements of Islamic-Kejawen acculturation and the philosophical values of the offerings present in the mantras of the Bancakan Sapi Lair tradition in Dukuh Talang, Kedawung District, Sragen Regency. The data for this research comprises cultural events that contain elements of Islamic and Kejawen acculturation in the mantras of the Bancakan Sapi Lair tradition in Dukuh Talang, Kedawung District, Sragen Regency. The data sources include the elders and the community of Dukuh Talang, Kedawung District, Sragen Regency.  The sampling technique used in this study is purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted through three techniques: documentation, interviews, and observation.  The validity testing techniques applied are source triangulation and theory triangulation.  This study employs Spradley's ethnographic analysis model to analyze each data finding.  The research procedures include preparation, implementation, and conclusion stages.  The results of this study are as follows:  (1) there are elements of Islamic and Kejawen acculturation in the mantras of the Bancakan Sapi Lair tradition in Dukuh Talang; (2) the philosophical values of the Bancakan Sapi Lair tradition in Dukuh Talang based on the sequence of activities consist of four elements along with their philosophical values: cooking together, praying together, distributing the rice bancakan, and taking the offerings that have been blessed; and (3) the offerings in the Bancakan Sapi Lair tradition in Dukuh Talang consist of nine types along with their philosophical values:  Pondoh, Jadah, Bananas, Kembang Setaman, Cigarettes, Coffee, Sega Buceng, Rice, and Chicken.  The findings of this research provide a reference for teachers to teach local traditions and can motivate students to engage more actively in learning, as they experience the tradition directly during its execution.