Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Tajug is a traditional architectural form from Java-Sunda, specifically used for religious buildings. However, this term is becoming increasingly unfamiliar to modern society. This study traces the historical development of tajug to explore the symbols embedded in the tajug of the Sang Cipta Rasa Grand Mosque in Cirebon, serving as a case study for this research. Utilizing historical research methods�heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography�the findings reveal that tajug symbolizes the harmony between Islamic traditions and Sundanese culture, reinforcing identity and serving as a spiritual symbol in society. This article explains how the use and preservation of tajug can help sustain Islamic values within Sundanese cultural practices.
Institution: Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401825893