The Symbolic Meaning of Rumah Pelang Serang as the Identity of the Alor Tribe in the Sub-District of Alor West North Alor District

Abstract

The Pelang Serang traditional house is a symbol that has a high philosophical value for the identity of the descendants of the Alor people, therefore this study raises the issue of the origin of the Pelangseran House as the identity of the Alor Tribe community in Alor Regency, and the Meaning of the Pelang Serang Traditional House for the Alor Tribe in Alor Regency. The purpose of this study is to describe the Serang-Pelang House as the identity of the Alor Tribe Community in Alor Regency. And explain the meaning of the traditional house of Pelang Serang for the Alor Tribe in Alor Regency. This study uses the Symbolic Interaction Theory which is directed to see social action in traditional organizations. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. Sources of data collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that: The symbol of the Rainbow House of Serang strengthens the identity of the Alor Tribe in the life of modern society in Alor Regency. However, the meaning of the Symbol of the Pelang Seran House continues to decrease the legitimacy of its position and function traditionally in the social life of the Alor Tribe.