RATU KALINYAMAT^S PASSAGE (PETILASAN) AND ITS CORRELATION TO THE PEOPLE OF JEPARA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Laura Andri R.M.,S.S.,M.A.(1) Khotibul Umam, S.S.,M.Hum.(2)

Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University

Abstract

Passage of Ratu Kalinyamat^s hermitage is located in Jepara and surroundings areas. Folklore that related to the passage has been spread throughout the generations in various version, both positive and negative. Correlation between the hermitage passage and the unique supporting community becomes its own attraction to the public (wider range community/ society). The story (or more precisely Saga) of Tapa wuda sinjang rambut and the hermitation passage used as a public behavior verifier. More specifically regarding the negative behavior such as- the existence of prostitution activities in the supporting community that is still ongoing.
This research is a qualitative study that utilize reception theory. In-depth interviews, participatory observation and documentation are the data collecting technique that used within this study. The purpose of this study is to find a correlation between the recitation/passages of Ratu Kalinyamat^s hermitage with the behavior of the people in Jepara, located in North Jepara, more specific at Donorejo district.

Keywords: Ratu Kalinyamat- Recitation/ passages of hermitage- Perceptions- Correlation- Woman.

Topic: Humanities