BANDA HISTORIA: Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Studi Budaya

PENGUATAN NILAI BUDAYA BUTON : Tradisi Adat Pisombo Kampung Kayu Merah Fakfak

Wa Seni Ode — 2025-11-30

This article elaborates on the strengthening of Buton cultural values through the Pisombo customary tradition in Kampung Kayu Merah, Fakfak, West Papua. The study aims to uncover and explain the forms of reinforcement of Buton cultural values inherited through the implementation of the Pisombo tradition, as well as to analyze this ritual in strengthening the identity and social cohesion of the Buton community in Fakfak. The research employs an ethnographic method with data collection techniques including observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and Focus Group Discussions involving customary masters, community leaders, and the girls who are the main participants in the ritual process. A literature study was also conducted to trace various written sources related to the practice of Pisombo within the cultural heritage of Buton. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted to uncover the meanings and values contained in the tradition and then presented in the form of an ethnographic narrative. The results indicate that Pisombo is a rite of passage marking the transition of adolescent girls to adulthood, signified by their first menstruation. Pisombo functions as a space for cultural education, a mechanism of social control, and a means of transmitting values such as courtesy, personal purity, family responsibility, and community solidarity. Within the life of the Buton community in Fakfak, this tradition serves as an internal mechanism that maintains social cohesion and ensures the sustainable regeneration of Buton cultural values. These findings confirm that the Pisombo customary tradition remains relevant as a strategy for strengthening the identity and cultural resilience of the Buton community in the multiethnic city of Fakfak, which is open and highly respects cultural and religious diversity, in accordance with the life philosophy of “One Stove, Three Stones.”

DINAMIKA BUDAYA BANDA: Kajian Historis dan Antropologis atas Warisan Budaya Terbuka

Rusdan Latora — 2025-11-30

This study aims to trace the historical roots of cultural openness in the Banda community, describe its concrete manifestations in social life, customs, architecture, and culinary practices, and analyze its continuity in the era of globalization. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with ethnographic-historical methods, involving literature review, participatory observation, and in-depth interviews with traditional leaders and community members. The findings reveal that the cultural openness of the Banda people was shaped through trade networks, intermarriage, religious missions, and colonialism, resulting in an inclusive cultural heritage. This openness is reflected in social tolerance, the integration of religious values into customary practices, the fusion of local and colonial architecture, and cuisine influenced by various nations. Amid the currents of globalization, despite facing the challenges of cultural homogenization, the Banda community continues to uphold the values of openness through social practices, traditions, and local cultural preservation. This study affirms that Banda’s cultural openness is not a passive attitude toward external influences, but rather a selective and reflective process that constitutes an essential identity for Indonesia’s multicultural society.

FILSAFAT KOSMOLOGI JAWA YANG DIWUJUDKAN: Analisis Hermeneutika-Fenomenologis terhadap Siklus Hidup dalam Tari Topeng Cirebon

Nur Indah Septia Ningsih — 2025-11-30

This study characterized the Cirebon Mask Dance as a sophisticated system of embodied philosophy, rather than merely a performance art. Employing an integrated hermeneutic-phenomenological approach, the research analyzed the dance's sequential progression through the five mask archetypes: Panji, Samba, Rumyang, Tumenggung, and Kelana, as a choreographed metaphysical argument. A tripartite analysis of movement semiotics, symbolic hermeneutics, and philosophical contextualization revealed that the dance articulated the Javanese cosmological principle of sangkan paraning dumadi (the origin and destination of being). The findings demonstrated that each mask embodied a distinct stage in human spiritual development, commencing with the undifferentiated purity of Panji, progressing through worldly exploration (Samba), symbolic mediation (Rumyang), and structured responsibility (Tumenggung), culminating in the transformative crisis of Kelana. Collectively, this sequence mapped a philosophical journey in which physical practice was transformed into coherent metaphysical discourse. This study contributed to the field of performance philosophy by providing a methodological framework, while simultaneously validating the Cirebon Mask Dance as a vital and enduring intellectual heritage

JEJAK INTELEKTUAL ILMUWAN MUSLIM PADA MASA KEEMASAN ABBASIYAH

Nadia Rahmawati — 2025-12-02

The Abbasid Dynasty (750–1258 AD) marked the peak of Islamic civilization, characterized by extraordinary progress in science, philosophy, and culture. This study aims to describe the intellectual legacy of Muslim scholars during this golden era and analyze the factors that supported the advancement of knowledge, including political patronage, scientific institutions, and crosscultural collaboration. Using a historical-descriptive approach through literature review, this research explores the role of institutions such as Bayt al-Hikmah (House of Wisdom) as centers for translation, research, and innovation. The study finds that the combination of government support, inclusive social structure, and an open intellectual environment contributed to the flourishing of scientific disciplines such as mathematics, medicine, astronomy, chemistry, and philosophy. Prominent figures like Al-Khwarizmi, Ibn Sina, Jabir ibn Hayyan, and Al-Farabi not only preserved classical knowledge but also developed new ideas that influenced both the Islamic and Western worlds. The Abbasid intellectual heritage became the foundation for the Renaissance and the development of modern science.

MODERNISASI TRANSPORTASI DAN MOBILITAS SOSIAL-EKONOMI DI JAWA BARAT: Dari Preanger Stelsel ke Jalur Kereta Api Tahun 1880–1930

M. Kautsar Thariq Syah — 2025-11-30

This study analyzes the role of railway development in shaping regional integration and socio-economic transformation in West Java between 1880 and 1930. Employing a historical method with a qualitative, library-based approach, the research examines primary and secondary documents related to colonial transportation policies. The findings demonstrate that the transition from the Preanger Stelsel—a forced coffee cultivation system dependent on traditional transport networks—to modern railway infrastructure fundamentally altered patterns of mobility and economic exchange. The Dutch colonial administration introduced railway lines, maritime routes, and road systems to address logistical constraints caused by the long distance between inland plantations and coastal ports. The establishment of railways not only facilitated the efficient movement
of plantation commodities and strengthened export capacity but also reconfigured spatial connectivity, enabling broader social mobility among local populations. The study argues that railway expansion served as a strategic instrument of colonial economic consolidation while simultaneously laying the groundwork for long-term regional integration in West Java.