Madura culture eroded
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Sumenep, Local Government District (Regency) Sumenep rated
Kirang gereget maintain the culture of Madura. The proof, in the district which
is located on the eastern end of the island of Madura, many distinctive culture
of Madura endangered. One of them forms of office buildings currently widely
used form of minimalism.
"Knowingly or not, characteristic in Sumenep Madura has
a lot left," he said.
Politician from the islands, one of the factors local Culture
due to the lack of the undertakings made by the local government to preserve
local culture is still considered minimal. So with the rapid development of
technology led to a culture of Madura almost extinct.
According to him, to maintain the local culture there needs
to be government intervention area. One of them uses the language of Madura
familiarize environment during certain days.
In addition, every signpost the road in addition to using the
Indonesian language can also use the language of Madura. Equally important
Imran said, the local Government immediately create legal regulations related
to the maintenance of the local culture.
"We believe that there is a clear legal framework,
culture Madura would not be eroded," he said.
Separate District Secretary (Sekdakab) Sumenep Hadi Soetarto
not dismiss if the retention of the local culture is not maximized. Ahead of
local governments seek to build synergy local culture.
One of them, by imposing on the day-to-day language of Madura
certain time clock services, including will use the language of Madura in every
directions. "All of this we have initiated," he said.
Nevertheless, he said the lack of enforcement of the language
of Madura governance, does not indicate if the local government has been
denying the local culture. Therefore, the local government every activity never
used the language of Madura. Like when pegelaran coming of age rituals Sumenep
regency anniversary.
In the coming of age rituals, besides using the language of
Madura all participants of the ceremony from the ranks of civil servants (PNS)
using court-style costumes. Namely by using a black suit, odeng, and also
accessories worn by kings and dukes past.
Madura language use in the implementation of the local Government
criticism. Therefore, the use of language in the official coming of age rituals
there are already rules that must be adhered together.
"It's been three years that the coming of age rituals so
using the language of Madura. He said in the ceremony of its last tune to be
obeyed. But if in his speech using the language of Madura is okay. This will
preserve our future," he said.
Even to maintain the culture of Madura, local governments
have set Asta Tinggi area, in the village of Kebonagung, District Sumenep, as
the central region imaged cultural creative industry.
"In addition, local government will also maintain Madura,
including office buildings," he said.
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