SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS OF SEMELEH CONCEPTS IN ART LIFE AT PADEPOKAN TJIPTA BOEDAJA IN DUKUN DISTRICT

Abstract

In Javanese Culture, Semeleh is often considered as ‘give in’ or accepting fate as it is. Semeleh is applicable in every aspect of life such as education, spirituality, even any kind of art. This research aims to discuss the meaning of Semeleh, art, and life in Padepokan Tjipta Boedaja which is located in Tutup Ngisor, Dukun. This research use participation observation or close data collection through living with a resident near Padepokan Tjiota Boedaja. The technique this research conduct are interview, observation, and participation in art life. The theory this research will use is Social Construction which can help understand how Semeleh is interpreted by Padepokan Tjipta Boedaja’s members. The usage of this theory starts with Padepokan Tjipta Boedaja’s history, art activities (playing Javanese traditional instruments and traditional dance), and an explanation of how the members of Padepokan Tjipa Boedaja interpret Semeleh. The result can be seen in three different points; 1) Union between harmony and feel, 2) Togetherness in padepokan, and 3) effort in art life. Seeing the results above, it can be conducted that in Padepokan Tjipta Boedaja, art, living, and Semeleh is a united that fill each other.