The Influence Of Communication Changes Through Information Technology On Cucurak Culture In Welcoming Holy Month Of Ramadan

Abstract

This research highlights the influence of digital media technology in the Cucurak cultural tradition in Bogor. The tradition of Cucurak is an integral part of welcoming Ramadan. For generations, the tradition continues to be maintained by the community to this day. Research on the cultural tradition of Cucurak in Bogor, family communication media in welcoming the holy month of Ramdahan uses qualitative methods with an ethnographic approach to communication. The Cucurak cultural tradition in Bogor which is celebrated by the people of Bogor in addition to other ritual and cultural ceremonies there has a social role in order to establish relationships with fellow family members, and plays a religious role, namely establishing human relationships with God Almighty. Cucurak every year is always there or the MUpload event must be a gathering in the big family. This cucurak contains its philosophy in once, not everyone can and wants to share food in one bed of leaves like we do this. The cucurak tradition in addition to strengthening ties of friendship is also a strong message in building togetherness. This we all sit equally, no one high or low.