Article
Konflik Internal Komunitas Adat Talang Mamak dalam Perubahan Ritual Kumantan menjadi Tari Sirih Layang
ETNOREFLIKA : Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya, Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026), hlm. 137–147
Abstrak
The Kumantan ritual inspires the Sirih Layang dance. The Sirih Layang dance is currently used to welcome guests. Among the Talang Mamak tribe, the kumantan ritual is a form of traditional medicine practiced by a kumantan, or shaman. The kumantan ritual is still preserved today as part of the traditional culture that has been passed down. The purpose of this study is to describe the changes in the procedures and meanings of the kumantan ritual to the Sirih Layang dance, identify the conflicts that arise with the presence of the Sirih Layang dance inspired by the kumantan ritual, describe the beginning or cause of the conflict and conflict resolution, and the results of the conflict that bring about socio-cultural changes in supporting development. Qualitative methods were used in this type of research. In this study, the subjects were selected purposively. Primary data was collected through observation and interviews. Secondary data were obtained from scientific journal articles relevant to the research topic and from related institutions. The results of the study show that the changes in the Sirih Layang dance inspired by the Kumantan ritual occurred as an adjustment to socio-cultural changes. The main elements of the Kumantan ritual are preserved as a source of inspiration to maintain the sacred values of ancestral heritage. Conflict arises from differences of opinion regarding the sirih layang dance movements, which are considered to be similar to the movements and songs of shamans. The conflict was resolved through compromise discussions. As a result, the elements of the Kumantan ritual remain intact and continue to be performed as they are a tradition inherited from ancestors without diminishing their sacred meaning. In this case, the socio-cultural changes in Rantau Langsat Village reflect efforts to develop a tourist village that prioritizes cultural preservation.