MAKNA TRADISI GREBEG SURO MAJAPAHIT BAGI MASYARAKAT TROWULAN MOJOKERTO

This research discusses the importance of tradition in the community of Trowulan Village, Mojokerto Regency, especially in the form of the Grebeg Suro Majapahit tradition. In this context, Grebeg Suro Majapahit is an annual tradition carried out by the people of Trowulan Village. Grebeg Suro Majapahit is a series of events including various activities such as macapat performances, wayang kulit, grand carnival, and Ruwatan. This tradition is carried out every 1 Suro in the Saka calendar and was initiated by the Among Tani Foundation. This tradition has a spiritual goal, namely cleansing the earth from negative things. This research aims to understand the meaning of the Grebeg Suro Majapahit tradition for the people of Trowulan Mojokerto. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach by collecting ethnographic data, such as observations and interviews. It is hoped that the results of the research will provide a deep understanding of how the Trowulan people interpret and maintain the Grebeg Suro Majapahit tradition from year to year. This research discusses the problem of the meaning of the Grebeg Suro Majapahit tradition for the people of Trowulan Mojokerto. This study is a qualitative ethnographic research, with the sampling method using purposive sampling. Research data was collected through interviews and field observations and then carried out in-depth analysis. The theory used as a theoretical basis was George Herbert Mead's theory of symbolic interaction. The results of the data findings show that there are three values and meanings for the Trowulan community: 1. The value of beauty. 2. Moral values. 3. Religious values. This tradition can be interpreted as a form of symbolic communication that connects people to their values, norms and collective identity. Several meanings that can be taken from this tradition include gratitude, requests for protection, maintenance of cultural heritage, and appreciation of religious values.