Qualitative analysis uncovers spiritual meanings and cultural significance of Sajen Among rituals in three villages, suggesting enduring cultural identity.
Key Points
The Sajen Among tradition maintains a vital role in Javanese cultural identity despite modernization and stigma.
The study reveals specific purposes for Sajen Among offerings across the villages: ancestry in Sekarpuro, protection in Asrikaton, and gratitude in Tanggung.
Ritual elements like rice, coffee, and betel leaves symbolize unique cultural values, shaped through community interactions and observances.
Symbolic interactionism provides a framework for understanding how the meanings of these offerings evolve through social interactions in local customs.