KAJIAN FILOSOFI TRADISI ARI ARI GANTUNG DI DESA TIGAWASA KECAMATAN BANJAR KABUPATEN BULELENG

Abstract

The Hanging Placenta Tradition is one of the cultural heritages of the Bali Aga community in

Tigawasa Village which is still practiced today. This tradition is related to the birth process,

where the placenta of a newborn baby is not buried as is common, but is hung on a pigi tree

which is considered sacred. This belief contains philosophical values that reflect the

harmonious relationship between humans, nature, and spirituality. The Hanging Placenta

Tradition is a hereditary legacy from ancestors who were not allowed to plant placentas in the

yard area because it was considered leteh/dirty. Based on this background, the research has

three problems to be discussed, including: (1) Why is the hanging placenta tradition carried

out by the people of Tigawasa Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency?, (2) What is the

form of implementation of the hanging placenta tradition in Tigawasa Village, Banjar District,

Buleleng Regency? Buleleng?, (3) What is the meaning contained in the tradition of hanging

placenta in Tigawasa Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency? The theoretical basis used

in this study is: (1) Religious Theory, (2) Symbol Theory, and (3) Meaning Theory. The

techniques used to collect data include observation, interviews, and documentation studies.

The data obtained or collected were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques

with the steps of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data conclusions.

Based on the results of the data analysis, it shows: (1) The tradition of hanging placenta is

based on historical, sociological, and religious grounds. (2) The form of implementation of the

tradition of hanging placenta consists of four methods that have been explained in the

discussion. (3) The philosophical meaning contained in the tradition of hanging placenta is so

that the child becomes a good child, grows up to be a tall child and is blessed in his work. This

study aims to examine the philosophy contained in the Ari Ari Gantung tradition, understand

its symbolic meaning for the local community, and analyze how this tradition survives amidst

changing times. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection

techniques through interviews, observations, and literature studies. Research informants

consisted of traditional leaders, local communities, and parties directly involved in

implementing this tradition. The results of the study indicate that the Ari Ari Gantung tradition

has a deep meaning in the lives of the Tigawasa community. The philosophy contained in it

reflects the concept of balance between humans and nature (Tri Hita Karana), respect for

ancestors, and belief in spiritual powers that preserve the life of newborns. Despite facing the

challenges of modernization and external influences, the people of Tigawasa Village continue

to maintain this tradition as a cultural identity passed down from generation to generation.