Phenomenology: Adaptation of Poleng Motifs in Facing Bali Tourism
Arya Pageh Wibawa, Imam Santosa, Setiawan Sabana, Achmad Haldani Destiarmand

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Abstract

The poleng motif is well known to the Balinese. This motif is often found wrapped around large trees, kulkul (kentongan), palinggih (sacred altar) which function as guards, dwaraphala statues (guard statues), also used by pecalang (security guards in Pakraman village). At first the poleng motif was used in Hindu religious ritual and also as clothing for certain people. One of the ritual ceremonies that usually uses the poleng motif is pengerebongan. Pengrebongan ceremony has been carried out since 1937 which aims to create a balance in the world. In addition, there are still several rituals that use the poleng motif as a means of ceremony. The development of communication and information technology has changed human lifestyles a lot. Changes in lifestyle occur in aspects and forms of culture, whether it is related to object culture, non-object culture, or social action. One of them is the poleng motif as a form of cultural objects owned by the Balinese people. As a result of these lifestyle changes, the poleng motif has been widely used for things that are not related to rituals and can be used by anyone. The purpose of this study was to analyse the meaning of the poleng motif as a result of this change. This study uses a qualitative methodology using phenomenological research methods. The results obtained are that the Balinese people accept the changes that occur with predetermined boundaries. These limits are in accordance with the awig-awig that exist in Balinese society.

Keywords: Adaptation, Poleng Motif, Phenomenology

Topic: Humanities