Ngagah Harimau: Tafsir spiritualitas dan tradisi dalam gerak yang religius
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https://doi.org/10.32832/itjmie.v7i9.24074Keywords:
Tari Ngagah Harimau, Islam, spiritualitas, ekologi, kearifan lokalAbstract
This study explores the spiritual meanings, cultural values, and ecological relationships embedded in the Tari Ngagah Harimau (The Dance of Taming the Tiger) as a form of cultural expression among the people of Pulau Tengah. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach through a case study method, data were collected via in-depth interviews and participatory observation involving dancers and students of Islamic Religious Education (PAI). The findings reveal that Tari Ngagah Harimau is more than a mere artistic performance; it is rich with symbolism representing courage, resilience, and reverence toward ancestors and nature. The dance incorporates spiritual rituals such as bayar bangun and symbolic movements that reflect a harmonious relationship between humans and their environment. Islamic perspectives on the dance vary; however, the majority of community members and PAI students believe that, with appropriate adaptations such as modest costumes and suitable musical accompaniment, the dance remains aligned with Islamic values. Furthermore, Tari Ngagah Harimau carries messages of environmental conservation and character education, positioning it as a relevant cultural medium for fostering spiritual, social, and ecological awareness among younger generations.
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi makna spiritual, nilai budaya, dan hubungan ekologis dalam Tari Ngagah Harimau sebagai bentuk ekspresi budaya masyarakat Pulau Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi partisipatif terhadap penari serta mahasiswa Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Tari Ngagah Harimau bukan sekadar pertunjukan seni, tetapi sarat dengan simbolisme keberanian, ketangguhan, serta penghormatan terhadap leluhur dan alam. Tarian ini mengandung ritual spiritual seperti bayar bangun dan gerakan simbolik yang mencerminkan keharmonisan manusia dengan lingkungan. Perspektif Islam terhadap tarian ini bervariasi, namun sebagian besar masyarakat dan mahasiswa PAI menilai bahwa dengan penyesuaian seperti busana yang sopan dan iringan musik yang sesuai, tarian ini tetap selaras dengan nilai-nilai Islam. Selain itu, Tari Ngagah Harimau juga mengandung pesan konservasi lingkungan dan pendidikan karakter, menjadikannya sebagai media kultural yang relevan untuk membangun kesadaran spiritual, sosial, dan ekologis generasi muda.
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