Dendang Buai Masyarakat Pesisir dan Kepulauan Pantai Barat Sumatera

Synopsis

Tradisi menidurkan anak melalui dendang buai adalah tradisi turun-temurun di berbagai masyarakat etnik dunia sejak masa lampau dalam keseharian masyarakat pesisir dan kepulauan di pantai barat Sumatra. Kini, dikhawatirkan keberlanjutannya dalam keseharian keluarga masyarakat karena tidak banyak yang memahami cara, tujuan, fungsi dan manfaatnya bagi pengenalan awal cita rasa budaya kepada keturunannya sejak bayi, bahkan sebagai bagian dari ciri unik dan karakter khas jenis dan gaya berkesenian masyarakat tempatan, khususnya di Kepulauan Banyak, Kabupaten Aceh Singkil, Provinsi Aceh.

The tradition of "dendang buai" to put children to sleep has been passed down from generation to generation in various ethnic communities around the world, especially in coastal and island communities on the west coast of Sumatra. Concern has arisen about the continuity of this tradition within families, as not many people understand its method, purpose, function, and benefits in introducing cultural appreciation to their children from infancy. This tradition is part of the unique characteristics and art styles of local communities, particularly in the Aceh Singkil Regency, Aceh Province, and many other islands.