BETAWI COMMUNITY PERCEPTION OF ONDEL-ONDEL AS A STREET PERFORMER ATTRIBUTE IN NORTH PETUKANGAN, SOUTH JAKARTA

Abstract

Ondel-ondel is a distinctive Betawi art form characterized by large puppets made from bamboo weaves, adorned with masks and palm fiber hair. This study aims to alter public perceptions regarding the use of Ondel-ondel as street performer attributes, employing intercultural adaptation theory. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method with interviews conducted with five purposively selected informants, specifically Betawi residents in Petukangan Utara who have never used Ondel-ondel for busking. The Betawi community in this area is divided into urban Betawi, who are more technologically savvy and educated, and peripheral Betawi, who are less educated and typically work as traders. The study found that the Betawi community's perception of Ondel-ondel as a street performer attribute is divided into two: some view it as cultural preservation, while others see it as damaging the cultural image of Betawi and disturbing street order. Economic factors are one of the main reasons for the use of Ondel-ondel for busking. Data analysis was conducted using two types of coding: open coding and selective coding, to extract information from interviews with informants. The results of this study are expected to provide input to the government and society on ways to preserve culture without sacrificing the intrinsic cultural values.