Tradisi Lisan Nini Galoh sebagai Media Psychological Well Being Penyintas Erupsi Gunung Sinabung

Abstract

Mount Sinabung is an active volcano in Karo Regency, North Sumatra. On August 27, 2010, Mount Sinabung erupted, resulting in the formation of an ash column 8,000 meters above the mountain peak, as well as a series of eruptions and an earthquake. In this case, those who survived Mount Sinabung's eruption have the Nini Galoh oral tradition to help them recover after the disaster. The purpose of this research is to identify Nini Galoh's oral tradition as a psychological well being who want to learn to live in harmony with disaster. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The collected data was then analyzed and coded using a twelve-step ethnographic method. According to the findings of the study, there are five stages of Nini Galoh oral tradition implementation: nitik wari, Lau Pirik, ercibal, purify oneself, and the eating together tradition. Furthermore, as evidenced by the ritual participants who have received the eruption, increasing intimacy among ritual participants, being able to make their own decisions, utilizing mineral, being creative in farming, and having a new purpose in life. As a result, Nini Galoh's oral tradition can help eruption survivors living in harmony with the disaster.