The Function of Woyap (Traditional House) in Community Life in Mamda Yawan Village, Kemtuk District, Jayapura Regency, Indonesia
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Woyap is a traditional house for the Mamda Yawan people located in Mamda Yawan Village, Kemtuk District, a local genius. Traditional homes are one of the many treasures owned by the Indonesian people whose culture must be preserved by the next generation. Traditional houses express the spirit and soul contained in the community. As an element of culture, namely the technological system, traditional houses have a significant role but are often forgotten. Therefore, the traditional house is an exciting object to be studied, starting from building construction that withstands the burden of making, using local materials, human labour to create it, religious meaning, and social and social-cultural functions. This research is a qualitative descriptive study by choosing a location in Mamda Yawan Village, Kemtuk District, Jayapura Regency. The data collection method in this study was conducted by interview, observation, and documentation. The procedure for selecting the informants was selected by purposive sampling. This study aims to determine the function of woyap in the Mamda Yawan community in Kemtuk District.
Institution: Cenderawasih University
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4285378995