Journal of Oral Traditions

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND MIGRANTS IN BUILDING TOLERANCE IN ASAHAN REGION

Suwardi Lubis, Rizabuana, Riko Andika Rahmat Pohan — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study explores intercultural communication between migrant communities and indigenous populations in Asahan, North Sumatra Province. The research adopts a qualitative methodology utilizing Symbolic Interaction and Uncertainty and Anxiety Management theories. The primary objective is to understand and analyze intercultural communication between indigenous people and migrants in fostering tolerance in Asahan. Employing a qualitative approach, the research emphasizes meaning over generalization. It elucidates how intercultural communication contributes to tolerance-building among residents. Findings indicate that effective communication exists between migrants and the indigenous Asahan community, despite initial uncertainty and anxiety among migrants, as Asahan is reputed for its tolerance, and its people are notably welcoming to newcomers. Symbolic interactions give rise to new meanings and social structures, aligning with the essence of symbolic interaction theory, which posits that meaning and social structure are created and maintained through social interaction. Intercultural communication occurs daily in activities such as shopping, taking children to school, and hosting events. The intended outcome of this research is a publication in a reputable international journal.

INTERCULTURAL SURVIVAL STRATEGIES OF FARMERS AFFECTED BY THE ERUPTION OF MOUNT SINABUNG: A SOCIOECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF DECISIONS TO CHOOSE TEMPORARY

Sinar Indera Kesuma — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:22:33 +0000

This study explores the survival strategies adopted by farmers affected by the eruption of Mount Sinabung, with a particular focus on their decision-making processes regarding temporary employment during the displacement period. The research was conducted in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, encompassing farmers from the villages of Guru Kinayan, Gamber, Kuta Tonggal, and Beras Tepu. Utilizing a quantitative approach and survey method, 63 displaced farmers were analyzed using Chi-Square tests and Paired Sample T-tests. The results revealed that additional skills, number of dependents, participation in customary activities, and temporary housing status significantly influenced job choice. These findings are crucial for informing refugee empowerment policies that are rooted in local potential and actual needs

LANGUAGE, GENDER, AND SYMBOLIC POWER IN THE DIDONG DOAH TRADITION: AN ANTHROPOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF WOMEN'S ROLES IN KARO CULTURE

Alemina Parangin-angin — Thu, 15 May 2025 14:50:22 +0000

This study aims to explore the dynamics of symbolic power and gender

relations within the Karo oral tradition through the lens of Didong Doah

songs, focusing particularly on the performative roles of women as conveyors

of moral and cultural messages. Employing an anthropolinguistic approach,

the research examines how language in Didong Doah serves as a medium for

cultural expression that reflects symbolic domination, gender identity

construction, and social relational patterns. The study was conducted in Kuta

Buluh Village, Karo Regency, utilizing qualitative methods that integrate

participant observation, in-depth interviews, and audio-visual

documentation. Findings reveal that women are not merely cultural

inheritors but active agents in social transformation, utilizing symbolic

language as a tool of narrative power. This study contributes significantly to

the development of gender performativity theory, cultural sociolinguistics,

and the revitalization of local traditions within the framework of women's

empowerment

Institutional Capacity Building to Support the Livelihoods of Coffee Farmers in Horsik Village, Ajibata Subdistrict, Toba Samosir Regency, North Sumatra

Henry Sitorus, Hamdani Harahap — Mon, 26 May 2025 04:06:01 +0000

Coffee has become a highly favored commodity among various communities. One of the coffee-producing areas in Ajibata Subdistrict

is Horsik Village, where farmers cultivate coffee on the slopes of the Toba Caldera. This article explains the strategy of strengthening

farmers' economic institutions, starting from traditional planting and

cultivation of robusta coffee based on local knowledge transmission

to increasing the value of coffee products through local and regional

market integration. The traditional technologies used have resulted in

low yield quality and quantity, which subsequently leads to

insufficient income for the socio-economic needs of the community.

Strengthening institutional capacity through knowledge transfer, skill

development, and provision of tools and technology for post-harvest

processing is essential to improve productivity, income, and overall

economic well-being of coffee farmers.