Authors:
Cutra Aslinda
and
Dyah Pithaloka
Affiliation:
Department of Communication Science, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, Indonesia
Keyword(s):
Semiotic, Symbol of Malay, Monuments
Abstract:
This research aims to analyze the representation of Malay Symbols of Songket and Keris Monument in Pekanbaru at denotations and connotations context. The semiotic approach that used in this research is referencing to Roland Barthes’s mythology. The data was collected through nonparticipant observations and in-depth interview with a Malay Culture expert. Data analysis techniques in this study are the meaning of two stages sign
of semiotic Roland Barthes. At the end, this research has two results, first of all is about the Keris Monument. There were four parts of the monument that has been analyzed. The second result is about Songket Monument, the Malay symbol is presented in nine parts. The results showing that not both of the monuments were fully built to represent Malay culture. The Songket monument signifies the values of Malay culture in the form of personality, attitudes, manners, social values, guidance in attitude and self-character, also how to socialize in accordance with Ma
lay cultural values. The Keris monument signifies the Malay honor, however based on interview with Riau cultureists (Al Azhar), there is a mismatch between the meaning of keris position, that should not be downward, since it means surrender.
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