The Maintenance of Bagongan Language in Yogyakarta Palace
Rr.sulistyawati,Emzir,Sabarti Akhadiah

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI JAKARTA
+628151887421
rr.sulistyawati[at]uhamka.ac.id

Abstract

Abstract
The objective of this research is to know the use of the Bagongan language in the Yogyakarta palace, especially as a working language of abdi dalem. This research uses qualitative methods which are carried out by utilizing observation and interviews with informants.
The results of this research found that the Bagongan language is still used: in the official situation of work in the office- in writing official correspondence- and in the traditional ceremonies of the palace culture. However, abdi dalem prefer to use the Javanese Kromo language because it is more polite. Besides that, abdi dalem are generally old, so it is feared that the Bagongan language is in danger of being lost if it is not passed on to the younger generation.
The efforts to maintain Bagongan language are as follows: strengthen the concept of the philosophical importance of Bagongan language to the abdi dalem- held a Pawiyatan course for abdi dalem- held a routine festival for the Bagongan language (both spoken and written)- and support the Bagongan language to be used on various occasions.

Keywords: Language Maintenance, Abdi Dalem, Yogyakarta Palace, Bagongan Language.

Keywords: Language Maintenance, Abdi Dalem, Yogyakarta Palace, Bagongan Language

Topic: Humanity and Social Science