Sejarah dan Budaya sebagai Pembentuk Genius Loci di Desa Kemiren, Banyuwangi

Abstract

A village that is formed since ancient times has a distinctive culture. The character of the village is influenced by the culture passed down from generation to generation. Due to a strong historical and cultural background, this study examines how residents form a social interaction in Desa Kemiren, Banyuwangi. The study approach for this research is architectural phenomological approach, where the residents use the spaces in the village as a place for dialogue. From the research’s results, it was found that cultural activities, namely traditional ceremonies, influenced the use of space by the villagers. From three traditional ceremonies in Kemiren Village, namely: a visit to the grave, Barong Ider Bumi, and Tumpeng Sewu, it can be found that each of these ceremonies accommodates social interaction and also liven up the spaces in the village. Spaces such as roads, roadsides, house yards, and kitchens are places for social interaction. The relationship between traditional ceremonies, culture, and space forms a unique character. After being analyzed, it was found that the people's belief in the village guard became the spirit that made the culture and traditional ceremonies last until now.