Cheng Ho Mosque of Palembang As A Symbol Of Cultural Acculturation

Agustin Tri Handayani; Desy Misnawati; Isna Wijayani; Dimas Umboro

doi:10.34050/99dzs545

Authors

Agustin Tri Handayani Universitas Bina Darma
Desy Misnawati Universitas Bina Darma
Isna Wijayani Universitas Bina Darma
Dimas Umboro Universitas Bina Darma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34050/99dzs545

Keywords:

Cultural Acculturation, Visual Communication, Semiotics, Third Space, Cheng Ho Mosque

Abstract

This research examines the Al-Islam Muhammad Cheng Ho Mosque in Palembang as a symbol of cultural acculturation and a space for tolerance within a multicultural society. The mosque possesses unique architectural features that blend Islamic, Chinese, and local Palembang elements, serving as a medium for non-verbal visual communication. The study aims to analyze the semiotic meanings of the mosque's ornaments, explain the community's decoding process of these symbols in forming a "Third Space," and identify the effectiveness of social interaction within this space in reducing stigma toward the Chinese ethnic group. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method using Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis (denotation, connotation, and myth) and the Miles and Huberman data analysis model. Data collection techniques include non-participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings are expected to reveal how the symbolic integration in the mosque's architecture can dissolve ethnic identity boundaries and strengthen social harmony in Palembang.

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