Exploration of Non-Verbal Karo Folklore as Social-Cultural Development

Syahril, Sihar Pandapotan, Hernawi Silalahi

Abstract: This study aims to find an effort to explore various non-verbal Karo folklore. The research method used is qualitative research with a holistic approach. The data is presented through descriptive folklore with observation, in-depth interview techniques. The research location is Karo Regency. Based on the research findings, there are efforts to explore Karo folklore, including: (1) the efforts of the local Tourism Office in building the Karo Arts Building with the aim that the Karo generation preserve traditional Karo arts and musical instruments; (2) there have been personal efforts from certain parties in developing non-verbal Karo folklores, namely: (a) the role of teachers in optimizing extracurricular Karo music and traditional instruments; (b) art activists reactivate various trainings in art studios so that the young generation of Karo loves to learn culture; (c) participating in efforts to promote cultural objects through participating in cultural endowment fund competitions; (d) holding traditional music festivals; and (f) registering various forms of Karo culture in the Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Aceh-North Sumatra Cultural Value Preservation Centre. The function of folklore for the Karo ethnic group is not only understood as a culture, but also becomes a self, communal identity, even national identity.

Keywords: Exploration, non-verbal folklore, Karo

How to Cite?: Syahril, Sihar Pandapotan, Hernawi Silalahi, "Exploration of Non-Verbal Karo Folklore as Social-Cultural Development", Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 458-464, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR221105131722, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR221105131722

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