Septian Trijayanto.
Karsiwan.
Lisa Retno Sari Gamelan as a Reflection of the Cultural Identity of the Javanese Community in South Lampung Septian Trijayanto1.
Karsiwan2.
Lisa Retno Sari3 UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung.
Kota Metro.
Indonesia Universitas Lampung.
Bandar Lampung.
Indonesia Email: septiantrijayanto28@gmail.
com, karsiwan@metrouniv.
lisaretnosari@fkip.
ABSTRACT
Gamelan has a strong social and spiritual function, strengthening solidarity and reflecting the traditional values of society.
The purpose of this study is to determine the function of gamelan as a cultural identity of the Javanese community in Palas Subdistrict.
South Lampung Regency.
The research used descriptive qualitative, with data collection using in-depth interviews, observation and documentation techniques Data were analyzed qualitatively using stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing.
The results of the study illustrate that gamelan acts as a social medium that connects generations and strengthens community social bonds.
Gamelan also functions as a spiritual symbol in various traditional ceremonies and religious rituals, creating harmony and balance in the cultural identity of its owners.
The local community in the Palas area plays a role through art associations by continuing to strive to preserve the gamelan tradition in a sustainable manner.
In addition, efforts to preserve and pass on traditional arts and culture can be carried out in various ways, such as integrating gamelan as part of performing arts into the education curriculum through cultural arts lessons and local content, as well as holding festivals or regional cultural events so that gamelan continues to have a stage in accompanying traditional music and other performances.
Keywords: Gamelan.
Culture.
Identity.
Tradition.
Preservation INTRODUCTION .
%) and other ethnic groups (Pahrudin The people of Lampung are a complex & Hidayat, 2.
The native languages of reflection of the ethnic, cultural, linguistic.
Lampung consist of the Nyo and Sai dialects, but in everyday life.
Indonesian is used as The Lampung community consists the language of interethnic communication of the indigenous Lampung tribe and (Ayuhda & Karsiwan, 2.
The majority of various immigrant tribes such as Javanese, the population is Muslim .
55%), with the Sundanese, remainder belonging to other faiths.
Chinese.
Balinese.
Minangkabau This diversity reflects a rich and varied government transmigration programs since cultural plurality, forming a strong national the 1960s.
Today, the Javanese dominate the identity under the motto AoBhinneka Tunggal population .
%), followed by the Lampung IkaAo, which means AoUnity in DiversityAo Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Gamelan as a Reflection of the Cultural Identity of the Javanese Community in South Lampung (Karsiwan et al.
, 2021.
Koentjaraningrat, 2.
successful in developing and possessing The cultural products of Indonesian society their own traditional musical instruments, are not only objects, artefacts, and art, but also such as serune kalee in Aceh, saluang in include kinship systems, local knowledge.
West Sumatra, calung in West Java, gamelan values, and social norms such as tolerance, in Central Java and Bali, kolintang in North collaboration, and mutual assistance (Keesing.
Sulawesi, tifa in Papua, gamolan in Lampung.
Pandor et al.
, 2.
This highly respected local wisdom has become a unifying force for & Suanda, 2.
These types of musical the nation amid increasingly complex and instruments represent the diversity and local multifaceted diversity (Karsiwan.
Sari, & wisdom that differ in each region of Indonesia.
Azzahra, 2.
Although modernization and Each musical instrument has a unique form, globalization pose challenges to local cultural sound, and cultural function that corresponds identity among the younger generation, to the characteristics of the community that cultural preservation efforts are underway owns it.
through education, intercultural dialogue, and (Koentjaraningrat.
Sumaryono the active role of families and communities Javanese culture is highly open and adaptive (Kamil, 2022.
Yunus, 2.
to various traditions, ideas, and concepts.
This cultural diversity also has a including religious and spiritual traditions, broad social impact.
Interethnic interaction which contributes to its growing diversity encourages acculturation and the formation of (Supardi et al.
, 2.
Lampung is known as an inclusive national identity, but at the same a multi-ethnic region, where the Javanese time requires efforts to maintain harmony in community mixes with other ethnic groups order to prevent conflict (Pahrudin & Hidayat, such as the Lampung and Balinese.
The The Indonesian government and various Javanese community is one of the largest stakeholders emphasize the importance of ethnic groups in South Lampung .
84%),
strengthening national values and integrating including the Palas District (Badan Pusat them with local culture through the use of Statistik, 2.
The Javanese community in Performing South Lampung continues to preserve its arts can be used as a medium for cultural cultural traditions, such as ritual ceremonies, literacy and a means of preventing conflict performing arts, and social customs, which early on (Karsiwan et al.
, 2023.
Parameswara are passed down across generations through et al.
, 2.
The presence of performing arts artistic and religious practices.
that employ diverse musical instruments Many studies indicate that Javanese outside their original cultural contextsAisuch communities employ strategies to safeguard as gamelan performances in LampungAican and preserve their cultural identity amidst contribute to reducing tensions and enabling diversity in multi-ethnic regions such as early detection of potential conflicts.
South Lampung (Muslim, 2.
The Javanese Many regions in Indonesia have been community in Palas Subdistrict generally Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Septian Trijayanto.
Karsiwan.
Lisa Retno Sari exhibits socio-cultural diversity, with several and the audience.
In many traditions, gamelan migrant communities from other regions, performances are often held in the context including Java.
The culture of the community of traditional ceremonies, which affirms the has been assimilated and developed in line position of this music as part of the local with the accompanying social developments cultural identity (Setiawan, 2.
Gamelan and dynamics (Karsiwan.
Sari, & Tusriyanto, is an important subject of study because Minandar, 2.
They are known to it embodies a significant cultural tradition be friendly, open, and highly cooperative with high artistic value, requiring sustained in community life, which supports their attention and preservation through diverse adaptation to local ethnic groups and other cultural strategies.
migrants in the region (Geertz, 2.
The culture of the Javanese community Gamelan, as a form of traditional in South Lampung, including in Palas, is Indonesian music, not only presents beautiful still strong and plays an important role in sounds, but also serves as a reflection of a rich maintaining identity and social solidarity and diverse cultural identity.
Sumaryono, in his as a form of local wisdom of the local book entitled AoTari Tontonan: Buku Pelajaran community (Ariyanti, 2.
For example.
Kesenian NusantaraAo (Spectator Dance: A artistic traditions, traditional ceremonies, and Textbook on the Arts of the Archipelag.
, religious rituals are still preserved as a form of states that gamelan is an art form that gives a cultural preservation (Karsiwan & Sari, 2024.
clear identity and spirit to Indonesian society Nottingham, 2.
Traditions such as the Kuda (Sumaryono & Suanda, 2.
In the cultural Lumping dance and the Nyadran ceremony context of Javanese.
Balinese, and other are part of the cultural wealth preserved by the communities, gamelan is an integral symbol Javanese community in the region (Mumuh & that reflects the values, norms, customs, and Bambang, 2.
Gamelan, an important part religious social practices passed down from of Javanese cultural tradition, is a set of musical one generation to the next.
Through ensembles instruments inherited from the ancestors of comprising instruments such as drums.
Indonesia, especially the Javanese people.
gongs, and metallophones, gamelan expresses In Javanese society, gamelan is referred to diverse aspects of life, ranging from religious as karawitan, which means complex, subtle, rituals to the celebration of cultural values and small.
Gamelan accompanies various (Koentjaraningrat, performing arts, creating a unique atmosphere between gamelan and cultural identity can and aesthetic value according to the context be seen in the way this music functions as and region.
The a medium of communication, community Javanese gamelan serves as a medium strengthening, and self-expression (Keesing, for spreading Islam, as a form of cultural acculturation in conveying religious teachings Gamelan is not just a performance, but without altering the essence of religion and also creates social bonds between the players culture (Alfien et al.
, 2025.
Wibowo et al.
, 2.
Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Gamelan as a Reflection of the Cultural Identity of the Javanese Community in South Lampung Technological future (Pandor et al.
, 2.
Furthermore, a study entitled Javanese values and local culture, yet gamelan remains Gamelan Traditional Music as IndonesiaAos relevant as a means to celebrate the uniqueness Cultural Wealth shows that gamelan, as part of and richness of culture in every traditional IndonesiaAos cultural heritage, was designated (Ballengee, as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in Javanese gamelan in Lampung is 2014 (Iswantoro, 2.
Although numerous known as Talo Balak, which complements studies have examined gamelan, research traditional ceremonies, demonstrating the specifically addressing its role as a marker of strong relationship between this musical communal cultural identity remains limited instrument and traditional Lampung culture (Hermiasih, 2016.
Setiawan, 2.
In addition, (Barnawi, 2.
By exploring the role of as a cultural identity, gamelan continues to gamelan in Javanese society in Lampung, be performed even outside its birthplace in we can understand how this art contributes Java, namely in Lampung, part of the island to the formation of a communityAos collective of Sumatra.
identity and how local cultural values are The purpose of this study is to examine preserved and remain relevant amid the tide of the role of gamelan as a form of cultural modernization (Alfien et al.
, 2025.
Ramantika identity that strengthens social interaction et al.
, 2.
and to analyze the cultural values embedded Several IswaraAos in this tradition.
Furthermore, this research is important to provide new knowledge gamelan art in the Singhasari Cultural and understanding about the importance of Center, show that gamelan continues to be preserving the tradition of gamelan art in the performed, preserved, and developed as an midst of modernization and globalization, as accompaniment for karawitan and wayang well as to identify efforts that can be made to performances, as well as through the jamasan maintain the uniqueness and sustainability of gamelan cleansing tradition (Iswara, 2.
this musical tradition in the future.
addition, a study entitled Javanese Gamelan as Sacred Manifestation: Exploring Its Role in Catholic Liturgical Inculturation and Spiritual RESEARCH METHOD Dialogue by Pandor et al.
shows that gamelan This study uses a qualitative descriptive has very rich cultural and philosophical values, approach to reveal the role of gamelan in even though its frequency of use has declined reflecting and strengthening cultural identity.
due to the shift towards contemporary music.
This approach was chosen because it is Gamelan as a musical instrument also has an relevant in understanding cultural phenomena impact on cultural practices, including cultural holistically, where the social, historical, and symbolic aspects of gamelan can be analyzed encouraging interdisciplinary research in the based on the perceptions and experiences of Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Septian Trijayanto.
Karsiwan.
Lisa Retno Sari the communities directly involved (Maryaeni, reflect local cultural values and philosophy.
In-depth interviews were conducted Sugiono, 2.
Descriptive qualitative research also allows researchers to interpret first-hand collected data while taking into account practitioners who have expertise, knowledge, local nuances within complex socio-cultural and extensive experience with gamelan (Sugiono, 2.
The three main informants in One of the advantages of the descriptive this study were Wito .
years ol.
Darsono qualitative approach is its ability to describe .
years ol.
, and Sukadi .
years ol.
, who social reality in depth, taking into account are known as the most senior gamelan players the cultural context and values that influence and preservers of this musical tradition in peopleAos behavior (A.
Nasution, 2.
This Suka Bakti Village.
Palas Subdistrict.
South method allows researchers to understand the Lampung Regency.
experiences and perspectives of individuals After the data was collected through and communities that cannot be measured or observation and interviews, the next step revealed through quantitative data.
was to analyze the data descriptively (Miles The data collection techniques in this et al.
, 2.
The data were analyzed using an study consisted of participatory observation, interactive analysis technique consisting of in-depth interviews, and a literature review three stages: data reduction, data presentation, (A.
and conclusion drawing.
The analysis focused Participatory observation was carried out by on identifying key elements within gamelan going directly into the community to observe The analysis was carried out how gamelan is played and used in various by organizing the data into main themes that social activities, such as traditional ceremonies emerged from interactions and interviews and community meetings.
with informants.
These themes included Nasution.
Sibarani, the social role of gamelan in strengthening conducted from October 2024 to March 2025 community identity, the symbolism of gamelan in Sukabakti Village.
Palas District.
South instruments, and the process of adapting Lampung Regency.
The researchers sought gamelan traditions amid the influence of to capture important aspects of the social modern culture.
To ensure validity, the interactions that occur around gamelan, study employed data triangulation, enabling such as the dynamics between the players, information from various sources to be the audience, and the social community as a compared, contrasted, and analyzed critically In addition, the researchers sought and in depth.
The to observe and identify the atmosphere, gamelan performances, including the layout of the instruments, the traditional clothing worn, and the body language of the players, which Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Gamelan as a Reflection of the Cultural Identity of the Javanese Community in South Lampung
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The Origins of Gamelan Musical Instruments Gamelan comes from the Javanese word Aogamel,Ao which means to strike or beat, with the suffix Ao-anAo referring to a noun, so gamelan means a set of musical instruments played by striking them.
This musical instrument has been known in Java since the 5th century AD, as evidenced by depictions of gamelan on the reliefs of Borobudur and Prambanan temples Figure 1.
Javanese gamelan (Source: Research Team Documentation, 2.
(Wijaya & Pujihartati, 2.
The community knows gamelan from Javanese mythology, provides deep insight into the history of where it was created by Sang Hyang Guru gamelan in the village.
He explains how Era Saka, the god who ruled Java (Iswantoro.
The gong was the first musical generation to generation and how this art form instrument created as a means of summoning has become an important element in the life of the gods, followed by other instruments until the community (Wito, 2.
Several changes a complete gamelan was formed.
have occurred in the practice of gamelan.
Javanese gamelan flourished during the Majapahit Kingdom and spread to other mainly in the context of modernization and the influence of globalization.
regions such as Bali and Sunda (Hermiasih.
Javanese gamelan is not just a musical Kristanto, 2.
Javanese gamelan instrument, but an integral part of the has a soft tone when compared to gamelan cultural heritage that expresses the identity from other regions, such as Bali, which is and philosophy of life of the Javanese people livelier, and Sundanese gamelan, which has a (Koentjaraningrat, 2018.
Nottingham, 2.
melodious rhythm.
Lampung gamelan (Talo Efforts to preserve and develop contemporary Bala.
also has a similar tone and rhythm.
gamelan music continue to be made so that Gamelan usually accompanies wayang kulit these cultural values remain alive and relevant performances, traditional dances, and other in the future (Sidjabat & Krishnanandayani, art performances (Becker, 2.
In addition to accompanying performing arts, gamelan is also used in traditional ceremonies and Gamelan as a Spiritual Symbol official events at the palace, such as wedding Gamelan is used in religious traditions receptions, royal coronations, and banquets such as the Sekaten tradition, which serves for distinguished guests.
as a means of preaching and a medium for An extensive interview with Wito, a spiritual learning by the Walisongo (Iswara, gamelan player who has been playing this Wibowo et al.
, 2.
Gamelan is used to musical instrument for over thirty years, bring a spiritual atmosphere and blessings to Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Septian Trijayanto.
Karsiwan.
Lisa Retno Sari religious events and rituals such as weddings a sacred atmosphere that strengthens the and circumcisions.
In addition.
Javanese spiritual bonds of the community (Sucitra gamelan is closely related to aesthetic values & Wijayanto, 2.
Gamelan music in Suka that involve spiritual, moral, and social values Bakti Village is often regarded as a prayer (Hananto, 2020.
Kristanto, 2.
Gamelan in the form of melody, which plays a role in music is considered to have spiritual power maintaining the balance between the universe and not only serves to entertain but also and human life and the relationship between provides a sense of religious meaning (Becker, humans and their creator.
Setiawan, 2.
Gamelan is not merely a musical instrument.
it also carries social and Gamelan as a Social Function cultural function as a medium for preserving Gamelan serves as a means of building traditions and even as an aesthetic symbol that represents the beliefs and philosophy of life of Javanese society (Iswara, 2.
Through the Javanese people wherever they are.
gamelan performances, relationships between Gamelan as a musical instrument is not community members are strengthened and just entertainment, but also a medium that cemented through artistic communication, binds communities socially and spiritually.
thereby fostering positive social ties.
Gamelan Gamelan is considered a cultural symbol functions as a medium for learning and social that strengthens solidarity, togetherness, and collective identity among local communities Wito states that gamelan is an (Clendinning, 2.
In a social context, intangible cultural heritage that is preserved, gamelan is often played at various traditional passed down and inherited from generation events, such as village ceremonies, harvest to generation, and serves as a link between generations (Wito, 2.
Gamelan has a philosophy of life between humans, nature, and greater spiritual rooted in traditional values and is not just a musical instrument (Wijaya & Pujihartati.
Darsono, in his interview, highlights the Gamelan music teaches harmony and spiritual and symbolic aspects of gamelan.
cooperation, with each instrument playing Each instrument has its own meaning, for a complementary role, creating harmony example, the large gong symbolizes cosmic and order as a reflection of social life in the balance and the drum functions as a rhythm community (Sucitra & Wijayanto, 2.
The regulator (Darsono, 2.
This seems to convey harmony in gamelan music is believed to a metaphorical message about the importance be a reflection of the harmony that should of moral guidance and balance in life (Intani & exist in relationships between community Sucipto, 2013.
Nengah Duija, 2.
Gamelan members, which are becoming increasingly is also used in religious rituals as a medium to individualistic today.
This is slightly different bring people closer to the Almighty, creating when compared to Talo Balak Lampung.
Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Gamelan as a Reflection of the Cultural Identity of the Javanese Community in South Lampung whose main function is as a complement creates a space for inclusive social interaction.
to traditional rituals such as the Begawi During performances, the community gathers Mepadun Munggahi Bumei ceremony (Sari and shares experiences, creating emotional & K Karsiwan, 2.
In addition to its main bonds that strengthen solidarity.
Gamelan function.
Talo Balak also serves as a medium music is not only played by experts, but also involves the general public, which shows how institution validation, and a bond of solidarity closely this art is related to their daily lives for the Lampung community.
In the context of (Hermiasih, 2.
This interaction shows traditional social communication.
Talo Balak how gamelan facilitates intergenerational enables interaction and the transfer of cultural communication and strengthens a sense of values through performances involving many belonging (Alfien et al.
, 2.
In addition, people, strengthening community bonds and gamelan is also a medium for learning and cultural identity.
preserving local culture that has been passed Besides being music, gamelan has a vital down from generation to generation.
Gamelan social and spiritual role in Javanese society.
is found in communities and is used as Gamelan is integrally linked to ritual and liturgical music to teach cultural values while ceremonial events, including royal events, maintaining Javanese identity in a religious weddings, religious ceremonies, and cultural festivals, strengthening social bonds and community identity.
Gamelan ensembles Gamelan as the Cultural Identity of the express the values of harmony, balance.
Javanese People tolerance, and spiritual connection rooted in Javanese philosophy (Hananto, 2.
Gamelan, a traditional musical ensemble from Java.
Indonesia, is an integral part of The following interview with Darsono, performing arts that is deeply rooted in who is also a leader of a local gamelan Javanese culture and serves as a powerful group, focuses on the spiritual and symbolic symbol of community identity (Hananto, aspects of gamelan music.
He explains how Gamelan is not merely a musical each instrument in gamelan has a specific instrument, but a complex cultural artefact philosophical meaning, such as the gong, that reflects the social, spiritual, and aesthetic which symbolizes cosmic balance, or the values of Javanese society.
kendang, which is considered the regulator Gamelan represents various aesthetic of the rhythm of life (Darsono, 2.
Various symbols that describe the core elements of rituals involving gamelan, such as village Javanese culture, such as beliefs, language, ceremonies or harvest celebrations, use this philosophy, livelihoods, and social relations.
music as a medium to strengthen the spiritual Each gamelan set contains intrinsic and connection between humans, nature, and the extrinsic symbols that are expressed through Almighty.
the tuning system .
, melody .
Observations also show that gamelan playing technique, and rhythm (Iswantoro.
Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Septian Trijayanto.
Karsiwan.
Lisa Retno Sari These messages and values that describe the way the challenges faced by the gamelan tradition amid globalization and modernization.
of life, heritage, and worldview of Javanese The younger generation tends to be more society in an artistic form even though they interested in more modern music genres, are outside their place of origin.
so greater efforts are needed to attract their Gamelan is recognized as an authentic interest in gamelan (Iswara, 2015.
Wibowo et Hindu-Buddhist , 2.
Nevertheless, there is great potential influences in Indonesia and has been officially in the process of adaptation and preservation recognized by UNESCO as part of IndonesiaAos of this traditional art, such as through efforts cultural heritage (Pandor et al.
, 2.
Its to combine contemporary musical elements historical significance as an ancient Javanese with gamelan without changing its traditional discovery linked to mythological origins adds This innovation aims to keep gamelan to its identity value, making gamelan a cultural relevant and appealing to young people, treasure not only for the Javanese ethnic group while striving to preserve the cultural values but also for Indonesia as a nation (Hananto, contained within it (Clendinning, 2023.
Suciati Wibowo et al.
, 2.
& Salim, 2.
In summary, gamelan is a multifaceted Gamelan was initially only used in marker of cultural identity for the Javanese various religious ceremonies and palace people, combining artistic beauty, spirituality, activities, and developed into a performing art social cohesion, and historical continuity outside the palace (Kristanto, 2.
In ancient (Becker, 2019.
Jones et al.
, 2.
It stands as a manuscripts and historical relics, it is recorded living heritage that represents the worldview that gamelan played an important role in the and unique values of the Javanese people.
spiritual and social life of the community, its development in Sumatra, particularly in reflecting the strong connection between art the Lampung region, gamelan evolved as Talo and religious rituals (Hananto, 2.
Bala, serving as an identity for the Lampung Furthermore, an interview with Sukadi, community that complements its cultural who has long been a gamelan teacher for the heritage and identity.
younger generation in Suka Bakti Village, provides a perspective on the challenges and Efforts to Preserve Gamelan Music as the hopes for the future of gamelan (Sukadi, 2.
Cultural Identity of the Javanese People Although many young people are increasingly Many places in the archipelago have drawn to modern music, local art associations seen gamelan change from entertainment to in the Palas region continue to make sustained religious accompaniment, signifying socio- efforts to preserve the gamelan tradition.
The cultural dynamics and creativity in adapting aspects of adaptation and innovation need local culture to remain relevant with the times to be emphasized as important in preserving (Clendinning, 2023.
Wibowo et al.
, 2.
On the gamelan, such as blending and combining other hand.
Sukadi shared his perspective on elements of contemporary music without Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Gamelan as a Reflection of the Cultural Identity of the Javanese Community in South Lampung of gamelan in performing arts (Hart, 2018.
Lestari et al.
, 2.
On the contrary, gamelan continued to develop and even began to attract the attention of researchers and ethnomusicologists from abroad (Saptono et , 2.
Today, gamelan is in high demand Figure 2.
Involvement of the younger generation in playing gamelan (Source: Research Team Documentation, 2.
sacrificing the cultural essence that is deeply rooted in this art form (Pandor et al.
, 2025.
Wibowo et al.
, 2.
As a performing art, gamelan is not only considered a musical instrument, but also a sacred medium used to communicate with ancestral spirits or gods.
The sound of gamelan is said to have magical powers that can create harmony and ward off negative energy.
Over time, along with the spread of Islam in the archipelago, the use of gamelan expanded to the broader community and was no longer limited to royal court contexts (Erni, 2022.
Fernanda & Samsuri, 2.
This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation, with each region in the archipelago having its own distinctive gamelan style and composition, reflecting the uniqueness of the local culture and customs.
The development of gamelan continued into the colonial period, with this art form being preserved as a cultural identity despite various social and political changes (Alinda et al.
, 2.
Dutch colonialism, which sought to influence various aspects of Indonesian society, was unable to eliminate the tradition and is studied by Westerners who are interested in the uniqueness of the music and the philosophy behind it.
Ultimately, this has introduced gamelan to the world stage.
In the modern era, gamelan faces greater challenges, especially in the era of globalization and the strong influence of Western culture (Ballengee, 2022.
Nasution, 2.
The younger generation has become more interested in popular music, causing a shift in interest from traditional arts to more modern forms of entertainment (Anggrani & Karsiwan, 2024.
Pratiwi et , 2.
Nevertheless, communities and traditional artists in various regions, including Suka Bakti Village, continue to preserve and promote gamelan despite these challenges.
In addition, efforts to preserve and transmit traditional arts and culture can be undertaken in various ways.
These include integrating gamelan into the performing arts curriculum through cultural arts and local content subjects, as well as organizing festivals or regional cultural events to ensure that gamelan continues to have a platform times, gamelan is not only performed in traditional events, but also as a medium for education, social identity, and a means of cultural preservation (Iswara, 2015.
Sidjabat & Krishnanandayani, 2.
The practice of playing gamelan among the younger Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Septian Trijayanto.
Karsiwan.
Lisa Retno Sari generation and the wider community can traditional musical heritage, but has become a be encouraged for the development and symbol of cultural identity that accompanies appreciation of traditional music and to the development of Javanese society outside strengthen the local cultural values of the its place of origin.
Gamelan functions as a Javanese community in Lampung.
social glue that strengthens solidarity and The development of gamelan as a Javanese cultural identity of the Javanese community living outside Java.
This musical instrument to date shows its adaptation and evolution.
plays an important role in various aspects of On the one hand, the essence and traditional life, from traditional ceremonies to religious values of gamelan are well preserved, as rituals, reflecting the philosophy and values demonstrated in traditional ceremonies and passed down from generation to generation.
religious celebrations (Wijaya & Pujihartati.
As a cultural heritage instrument, gamelan On the other hand, gamelan also faces serves as a medium of intergenerational challenges amid the tide of modernization and communication in Javanese society, connecting globalization that has begun to enter the realm people spiritually, socially, and culturally.
of contemporary music.
This has encouraged The local community in the Palas region adaptation and collaboration between gamelan plays a role through art associations by and modern musical genres, such as jazz and continuing to strive to preserve the gamelan electronic music, creating new nuances that tradition in a sustainable manner.
In addition, still maintain the uniqueness of traditional efforts to preserve and transmit traditional music (Pandor et al.
, 2.
This adaptation arts and culture can be implemented in several signifies that gamelan is not a static art form.
These include integrating gamelan but rather a dynamic one, capable of adapting into the performing arts curriculum through without losing its cultural roots.
cultural arts and local content courses, as Although modern shifts challenge the well as organizing festivals or regional popularity of gamelan, efforts to integrate it cultural events.
Such initiatives ensure that into contemporary cultural, educational, and gamelan continues to have a platform to religious contexts demonstrate its continued accompany traditional music and other forms relevance in fostering cultural identity and of performance.
spiritual expression.
Gamelan serves as a Gamelan plays a vital role in shaping medium for cultural inheritance, preservation, and maintaining the cultural identity of a and adaptation in an increasingly dynamic Efforts to preserve gamelan are increasingly important in safeguarding cultural heritage, but also in strengthening social bonds and maintaining harmony within CONCLUSION Therefore, continuous attention and Based on the results of this study, support from various parties is needed so that it is evident that gamelan is not merely a the gamelan tradition remains sustainable Jurnal Panggung V35/N4/12/2025 Gamelan as a Reflection of the Cultural Identity of the Javanese Community in South Lampung and can be passed on to future generations.
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