Exploring the Origin and Cultural Values of the Menu in Ladhosan Dhahar Ceremony at Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel Yogyakarta

Abstract

This research aims to reveal the origins and historical value of the food served atLadhosan Dhahar ceremony, a tradition of eating together from the YogyakartaSultanate Palace. This research also analyzes how these this tradition reflects thecultural values of Yogyakarta Palace and evaluates the role of Royal AmbarrukmoHotel in supporting the promotion of cultural tourism by preserving andrevitalizing these traditions. Ladhosan Dhahar tradition, which is rich in spiritualand social symbolism, has been revived by Royal Ambarrukmo by serving dishesonce enjoyed by kings. This research used a qualitative approach with datacollection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation,and literature studies related to palace culinary delights. The research resultsshow that each menu served has historical and symbolic meaning that is closelyrelated to the spiritual and social life of the Yogyakarta Palace. This culinarytradition reflects values such as togetherness, purity, and prosperity. In addition,this research found that the Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel plays an important role inpromoting Yogyakarta cultural tourism by bringing back Ladhosan Dhahartradition as an authentic cultural experience for tourists. This research concludesthat the revitalization of culinary traditions such as Ladhosan Dhahar not onlysupports cultural preservation, but also contributes significantly to strengthen theimage of Yogyakarta cultural tourism to domestic and international tourists.