Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku Islands
In the context of globalization and rapid societal changes, preserving sacred landscapes is vital for cultural identity and resilience. This study investigates the concept of liminality within the cultural landscape of Neira Island, emphasizing the significance of the Buka Kampung ritual and <i&g...
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| description | In the context of globalization and rapid societal changes, preserving sacred landscapes is vital for cultural identity and resilience. This study investigates the concept of liminality within the cultural landscape of Neira Island, emphasizing the significance of the Buka Kampung ritual and <i>keramat</i> (sacred objects) as integral components of Neira landscape identity. Through qualitative analysis and case studies, the study explores how these rituals serve as liminal practices that mediate between continuity and transformation. The findings highlight that the act of making offerings at keramat during the Buka Kampung ritual fosters social cohesion and reinforces collective identity. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between sacredness, rituals, and identity, demonstrating how these elements shape place attachment, collective memory, and the lived experiences of local communities. It highlights the importance of sacred landscapes in fostering community resilience and cultural continuity, offering insights into the role of ritual practices in heritage preservation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8f74196669c8435fa08af316231e946d2025-08-20T01:56:24ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2025-05-01145110910.3390/land14051109Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku IslandsHendrajaya Isnaeni0Salsa Muafiroh1Zafira Rahmatul Ummah2Sam Turner3Stelios Lekakis4Joko Adianto5Rizki Hermawan6Nurachman Iriyanto7Muhamad Iko Kersapati8Mohamad Atqa9Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, IndonesiaDepartment of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, IndonesiaDepartment of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, IndonesiaSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UKSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UKDepartment of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, IndonesiaDepartment of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, IndonesiaDepartment of History, Faculty of Humanities, Khairun University, Ternate 97719, IndonesiaDirectorate of Cultural Development and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Jakarta 10270, IndonesiaDirectorate of Cultural Development and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Jakarta 10270, IndonesiaIn the context of globalization and rapid societal changes, preserving sacred landscapes is vital for cultural identity and resilience. This study investigates the concept of liminality within the cultural landscape of Neira Island, emphasizing the significance of the Buka Kampung ritual and <i>keramat</i> (sacred objects) as integral components of Neira landscape identity. Through qualitative analysis and case studies, the study explores how these rituals serve as liminal practices that mediate between continuity and transformation. The findings highlight that the act of making offerings at keramat during the Buka Kampung ritual fosters social cohesion and reinforces collective identity. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between sacredness, rituals, and identity, demonstrating how these elements shape place attachment, collective memory, and the lived experiences of local communities. It highlights the importance of sacred landscapes in fostering community resilience and cultural continuity, offering insights into the role of ritual practices in heritage preservation.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/5/1109cultural heritageIndonesian archipelagosacred placesspice islands |
| spellingShingle | Hendrajaya Isnaeni Salsa Muafiroh Zafira Rahmatul Ummah Sam Turner Stelios Lekakis Joko Adianto Rizki Hermawan Nurachman Iriyanto Muhamad Iko Kersapati Mohamad Atqa Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku Islands Land cultural heritage Indonesian archipelago sacred places spice islands |
| title | Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku Islands |
| title_full | Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku Islands |
| title_fullStr | Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku Islands |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku Islands |
| title_short | Sacred Places, Ritual and Identity: Shaping the Liminal Landscape of Banda Neira, Maluku Islands |
| title_sort | sacred places ritual and identity shaping the liminal landscape of banda neira maluku islands |
| topic | cultural heritage Indonesian archipelago sacred places spice islands |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/5/1109 |
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