Interpretive Presentation

SITI NUR HAIDA BINTI JAMILKHIR

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CULTURE IN THE STATE OF JOHOR

The people of Johor are composed of various Malays. The domain is Java tribe so there are still strong or totok. Nonetheless, not all are derived from the marine family of Java Island. Some of them are religious educated, preachers and successful farmers. But because of the limited land area in Java Island then they migrated to the State of Johor. Now, they are the successful and developed Johor people with plantations. Most of their children are highly educated and take part in the public service of the state of Johor and the Federation.

v  Origin of the name of Johor

Before getting the real name as it is now, Johor has been mentioned and well-known among sailors from Siam, Europe, the Middle East and the Kingdom around the archipelago with various names before the Malay Sultanate of the Malay Sultanate again. In the Malay History book written by Tun Sri Lanang in 1612, Johor was originally known as Javanese as Ganggayu or Gangga Ayu which means the same as Warawari is a big kingdom upstream of the Johor River. In Siamese, Johor has been called "Gangganu" and the Javanese people call Johor as "Galuh". These two words mean "Gemstone".

While Nusantara is famous for its spice business, Arab traders have also come to do business here. From time to time Arab and Islamic influences became more and more powerful with the arrival of Arab traders here. The Arabs call the gem with the "Jauhar" call. From this Jauhar term, the name of Johor is more known and remained until now.

v  Traditional food

Laksa Johor is not like another. Like many other noodles, made from rice flour, but the noodles used are spaghetti. About the broth, it is more concentrated than usual using mackerel, machete or mackerel and is cooked with a thick coconut milk with coconut husks. The Johor laksa dishes will also be served along with ulam-ulaman and sambal belacan.

Kacang Pool a simple but filling meal. One piece of bread and a bowl of peanut sauce cooked with various spices and decorated with a form of eye and lemon musk that will certainly sting your sensory cells. To me, the strength of this pool is located on the sauce. If not, before reaching the Kacang Pool Haji stall, it's a smell in the car. You have to try! The stalls located at Jalan Tun Razak, Larkin.

Roti Jala has its unique yellow texture will make you want to add more. But in Johor it is called Roti Kirai. This bread is always eaten with a bowl of curry sauce just like the Roti Canai  just the difference in the form of a roll.

The last one is my favorite! Nasi Ambeng. White rice is mixed with a variety of side dishes, serondeng, noodles and cooked chicken with soy sauce and long bean sprouts fried with fat. This Nasi Ambeng comes from Java, at the time of trading in Singapore they were sailing in the Johor trade and distorted the infectious name of the Nasi Ambeng.

v  Traditional Dance

Kuda Kepang Dance

Kuda Kepang is a traditional game that is especially popular among the people of Johor, especially those of Java. The claw horse is a woven statue that is shaped like a horse without legs. It is made of woven bamboo or animal skins that are designed to be more attractive. Usually a group of stingy horses has 10 to 15 dancers. One of them acted as the headmaster. In its early stages, all the dancer's movements are on day-to-day instructions that use rope to control the game. These dances are usually performed at parties gathering to enliven the atmosphere as welcoming celebrities, celebrating weddings and celebrations. One of the interesting things in this dance is that there are often some dancers going up to syeikh (drunk) after the official show ends. Those who "go up to this shaykh" can do strange weapon movements that surely can not be done in a state of illness.

Zapin Dance                                                     

In Johor zapin known in two forms namely Zapin Melayu and Zapin Arab shows the difference in terms of its adaptation element. In reality both zapin genres come from one Arab society brought by Hadramaut. The uniqueness of the Malay Zapin tradition lies not only on the unity of the music and its instruments that are influenced by Arabism as well as on the nature of the dancers and audience's segret. In this context, the uniqueness of the zapin dance is particularly evident in the features of its connection with the Islamic spirit brought by the Arabs. In Johor Zapin Dance has been accepted as an Islamic art that serves as entertainment either at secular occasions or during the celebration of great days. One of the interesting things about the Zapin Johor dance is the ability to create the sense of fraternity of the dancer and the musicians and the nature of the decorps of decorps that can be raised among them thus breaking the shame of dancers when dancing in public.

v  Wedding customs

Merisik

It aims to select and investigate the background of a daughter-in-law regarding her behavior, religious knowledge, household skills and so on.

Meminang

Also known as "menghantar tanda". The goal is to express the desire of the youngest son who wants to marry the girl of his choice. Usually the entourage will be represented by the male father or parents who will go to the virgin's house to shave it. If you follow custom, a period will be given to the women so they can talk to each other or to research the background of the men. If the proposal is accepted, they will discuss the date of the engagement, delivery and other matters related to the engagement process. Next, a ring will be handed over to the female representative as a sign of hosting. In addition, there are also some other delivery items that have been given such as junjung sirah, prayer, Quran, makeup and so on. The number of delivery tray is usually in odd numbers such as 5 to 7 or 7 to 9 where the woman will reply a little more than the men.

Persandingan

This is the highlight of the wedding ceremony where the two brides will be called "RAJA SEHARI". The companionship commenced with the companions' hoarding and the salutation of greetings from the bridegroom's wedding party to the bride's house. The entourage will be rewarded with sprinkling of rose water and sprinkling of turmeric rice

 Toll Custom

Toll Custom was carried out before the ceremony was paired with the pair. The couple married to Johor women will be charged a series of Tol before they can enter the bride's house. In this tradition, climbers or escorts for the groom play a role in 'giving' and 'paying' money to those who take care of toll including children, relatives, brides and mates. This Toll Custom is not obligatory but only to enliven the ceremony.

v  Conclusion

The importance of customs in the state of Johor can not be denied. The customs and culture that encompass all aspects of birth, marriage, dance and food are found in the lives of all societies in Johor. The customs are the habits of life practiced by the people of Johor who can illustrate the cultural patterns of the community. The entire way of life of a human being, whether in the form of thoughts, beliefs, conduct or production in a society accepted by most members of society and inherited from generation to generation.