The Architectural Style of Masjid Agung At-Taqwa, Kutacane, Southeast Aceh (2016-2023)

This article aims to discuss the architectural style of the At-Taqwa Great Mosque in Kutacane, Southeast Aceh, during the period of 2016 to 2023. The study follows a qualitative research design with a descriptive approach. The research method used in this study is historical research. Data collection was conducted through interviews and observations. The results indicate that Islamic architecture is a captivating style that exemplifies the beauty of each building. Each detail contains a symbolic element with a significant meaning. An architectural work takes the form of a building, commonly referred to as a cultural symbol and also considered a work of art. Likewise, the architectural works within the At-Taqwa Great Mosque building combine styles from various local and international influences, resulting in a stunning work of art

Peran Museum Deli Serdang sebagai Sarana Literasi Budaya di Lubuk Pakam

The richness and diversity of the nation's culture can be a source of forging a common identity (nationalism), but it can also be a breeding ground for social insecurity and conflict. Through ethnic and cultural diversity, identity politics, globalization and regional autonomy all contribute to social tensions. Therefore, efforts should be made to understand the potential for cultural heritage in the form of museums in order to boost nationalism and the function of museums. The aim of this research is to better understand the potential of museums as a tool for increasing cultural literacy and thus nationalism. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, which is defined as research that tries to collect data subjectively through observation and interviews, with outcomes explained using descriptions. The results of the study show that the distribution of the Deli Serdang Lubuk Pakam museums shows that the potential for the museum is quite large when viewed in terms of collections, display plans, and the number of visitors. The majority of museum visitors consist of students; Therefore, it is important for collection materials to promote cultural literacy so that visitors can develop a stronger sense of national pride. There are several challenges to be faced when trying to promote cultural literacy through museums, including internal and external constraints. As a result, in order to maximize the role played by museums, it is necessary for the central and regional governments to make increased efforts towards implementing unique programs, such as mandatory museum visitsKekayaan dan keragaman budaya bangsa dapat menjadi sumber penempaan identitas bersama (nasionalisme), tetapi juga dapat menjadi tempat berkembang biak bagi ketidakamanan sosial dan konflik. Melalui keragaman etnis dan budaya, politik identitas, globalisasi, dan otonomi daerah semuanya berkontribusi pada ketegangan sosial. Oleh karena itu, perlu diupayakan untuk memahami potensi warisan budaya dalam bentuk museum guna mendongkrak nasionalisme dan fungsi museum. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk lebih memahami potensi museum sebagai alat untuk meningkatkan literasi budaya dan dengan demikian nasionalisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, yang diartikan sebagai penelitian yang mencoba mengumpulkan data secara subyektif melalui observasi dan wawancara, dengan luaran dijelaskan menggunakan deskripsi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebaran museum Deli Serdang Lubuk Pakam menunjukkan bahwa potensi museum cukup besar jika dilihat dari segi koleksi, rencana tampilan, dan jumlah pengunjung. Mayoritas pengunjung museum terdiri dari mahasiswa; Oleh karena itu, penting bagi bahan koleksi untuk mempromosikan literasi budaya sehingga pengunjung dapat mengembangkan rasa kebanggaan nasional yang lebih kuat. Ada beberapa tantangan yang harus dihadapi ketika mencoba untuk mempromosikan literasi budaya melalui museum, termasuk batasan internal dan eksternal. Akibatnya, untuk memaksimalkan peran yang dimainkan museum, perlu bagi pemerintah pusat dan daerah untuk melakukan peningkatan upaya menuju penyelenggaraan program-program unik, seperti kunjungan museum waji

Traditional Malay House Architecture (Case Study of House of Datuk Amar Sridiraja in Tanjung Pura District, Langkat Regency)

This study aims to identify and analyze the form and architectural meaning of the traditional Malay house of Datuk Amar Sridiraja in Tanjung Pura, Langkat Regency. The house, which was built in 1827, is a cultural heritage that is still preserved today. The research method used is a historical approach with data collection techniques through direct observation, interviews with residents of the house, and literature studies. The results showed that Datuk Amar Sridiraja's house has Malay architectural characteristics that are reflected in elements such as stairs, doors, windows, poles, floors, ornaments, and roofs. Each of these elements has a symbolic meaning in Malay culture. The house's dominant yellow and green colors also have special meanings, symbolizing glory, majesty, and Islamic values. Although it has undergone several renovations, the house still retains the essence of traditional Malay architecture

Sarekat Islam dalam Pergerakan Nasional Indonesia di Medan: Kajian Surat Kabar Benih Merdeka, 1919-1942

Sarekat Islam became an important organization in developing the issue of Indonesian nationalism and national movement. This article examines the process of entering and developing Sarekat Islam in Medan and its role as well as its impact on people’s lives. The research was carried out using historical research methods which included gathering sources, source criticism, interpretation, and finally the stage of writing history. The primary sources used are data and information from the contemporary newspaper Benih Merdeka, while the secondary sources are the results of academic research obtained from various scientific journals. This paper concludes that Sarekat Islam entered Medan through several stages, namely personal or individually which then became institutionalized and tended to be dynamic. Then in its development, Sarekat Islam succeeded in mobilizing with more and more people participating in the organization

Peran Museum Deli Serdang sebagai Sarana Literasi Budaya di Lubuk Pakam

The richness and diversity of the nation's culture can be a source of forging a common identity (nationalism), but it can also be a breeding ground for social insecurity and conflict. Through ethnic and cultural diversity, identity politics, globalization and regional autonomy all contribute to social tensions. Therefore, efforts should be made to understand the potential for cultural heritage in the form of museums in order to boost nationalism and the function of museums. The aim of this research is to better understand the potential of museums as a tool for increasing cultural literacy and thus nationalism. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, which is defined as research that tries to collect data subjectively through observation and interviews, with outcomes explained using descriptions. The results of the study show that the distribution of the Deli Serdang Lubuk Pakam museums shows that the potential for the museum is quite large when viewed in terms of collections, display plans, and the number of visitors. The majority of museum visitors consist of students; Therefore, it is important for collection materials to promote cultural literacy so that visitors can develop a stronger sense of national pride. There are several challenges to be faced when trying to promote cultural literacy through museums, including internal and external constraints. As a result, in order to maximize the role played by museums, it is necessary for the central and regional governments to make increased efforts towards implementing unique programs, such as mandatory museum visitsKekayaan dan keragaman budaya bangsa dapat menjadi sumber penempaan identitas bersama (nasionalisme), tetapi juga dapat menjadi tempat berkembang biak bagi ketidakamanan sosial dan konflik. Melalui keragaman etnis dan budaya, politik identitas, globalisasi, dan otonomi daerah semuanya berkontribusi pada ketegangan sosial. Oleh karena itu, perlu diupayakan untuk memahami potensi warisan budaya dalam bentuk museum guna mendongkrak nasionalisme dan fungsi museum. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk lebih memahami potensi museum sebagai alat untuk meningkatkan literasi budaya dan dengan demikian nasionalisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, yang diartikan sebagai penelitian yang mencoba mengumpulkan data secara subyektif melalui observasi dan wawancara, dengan luaran dijelaskan menggunakan deskripsi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebaran museum Deli Serdang Lubuk Pakam menunjukkan bahwa potensi museum cukup besar jika dilihat dari segi koleksi, rencana tampilan, dan jumlah pengunjung. Mayoritas pengunjung museum terdiri dari mahasiswa; Oleh karena itu, penting bagi bahan koleksi untuk mempromosikan literasi budaya sehingga pengunjung dapat mengembangkan rasa kebanggaan nasional yang lebih kuat. Ada beberapa tantangan yang harus dihadapi ketika mencoba untuk mempromosikan literasi budaya melalui museum, termasuk batasan internal dan eksternal. Akibatnya, untuk memaksimalkan peran yang dimainkan museum, perlu bagi pemerintah pusat dan daerah untuk melakukan peningkatan upaya menuju penyelenggaraan program-program unik, seperti kunjungan museum waji

Kegiatan Preservasi dan Konservasi Koleksi Kantor Pos Besar Kota Medan pasca Alih Fungsi ke Pos Bloc

Preservation and conservation as an effort to preserve collections at the Medan City Post Office after the function has been switched to be public space called 'Pos Bloc'. The purpose of this study is to determine the process of preservation and conservation activities and the factors causing damage to collectibles at the Pos Bloc. This research is qualitative descriptive. The process of data analysis uses the theory of Miles and Huberman, namely by reducing the data focusing on the research theme, presenting explaining data based on observations, interviews, and documentation, and concluding the results of the analysis after the stages of analysis are completed. While testing the validity of data in this study was carried out in four ways, namely: credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. In this study, the informants were staff officers as many as two informants. The results of this study show that the Pos Bloc has various factors from damage to collectibles, ranging from environmental factors, namely lack of air humidity, biological factors, namely termite insects, physical factors, namely dust, and human factors, namely ignorance of hands. The strategy of the Medan City Post Office in preserving collectibles is to make improvements. The actions taken by the Medan City Post Office in preserving collectibles are damage prevention measures such as gathering visitors and cleaning rooms, as well as repairing collectibles

Pola Komunikasi Pemerintah Desa dalam Menciptakan Kesadaran Masyarakat Akan Protokol Kesehatan pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Desa Sei Kasih Kecamatan Bilah Hilir Kabupaten Labuhanbatu

This study aims to determine the communication pattern of the village government in creating public awareness of health protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic and the obstacles of the village government in creating public awareness of health protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic. The theory used in this research is communication theory and OR theory. The subjects of this study were heads and employees of village government offices. The location of this research was carried out at the Sei Kasih Village office, Bilah Hilir District, Labuhanbatu Regency starting from July - September 2021. The method used in this study was a qualitative method. The analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study are that the communication pattern of the Sei Kasih village government in creating public awareness of health protocols during the pandemic uses primary and secondary communication patterns, and the constraints of the village government in creating public awareness of health protocols during the pandemic are that not all people are always in place at the time of the pandemic. the process of delivering information, it is difficult for people to take the time to listen to information then some people still do not believe that the corona virus in this case is the lack of people to comply with health protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Historical Values in The Novel 'Muhammad Lelaki Penggenggam Hujan’

This study aims to examine historical values in Tasaro GK's novel Muhammad Man Holding Rain by using historical research and a qualitative approach. Data collection using analysis and interview techniques. The data analysis technique was carried out by reading the main research source, namely the historical novel Muhammad The Man Holding the Rain, then describing and drawing conclusions. The interview technique was carried out with the writer of the novel Muhammad Man Holding the Rain, namely Tasaro GK. The data in this study are in the form of excerpts from novels that contain historical elements. The results of this study indicate the existence of historical data in his authorship. The relevance of the use of literature and history can be found in several parts of this novel, by using fictional characters so that the storyline becomes dynamic. The implication of using the novel Muhammad's Man Holding the Rain in understanding sirah nabawiyah requires a deep interpretation of every event in the novel

Sejarah Kerajaan Kampung Raja di Desa Tanjung Medan, Kecamatan Kampung Rakyat, Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Selatan

The main focus of this research problem is the process of discovering a kingdom that once existed in Kampung Raja by analyzing and reconstructing the remains of that kingdom. This kingdom is called the Kampung Raja Kingdom which is located in Tanjung Medan Village, Kampung Rakyat District. This article aims to find out the process of the founding of the Kampung Raja Kingdom, the kings who led the Kampung Raja Kingdom, then the economic, social and political systems, as well as factors in the destruction of the Kampung Raja Kingdom. This research was also carried out for the reason of providing information that there was a kingdom that once existed and existed and had a history and heritage that was worthy of being revealed and its existence known. The type of method used in this research process is the historical research method. Meanwhile, for the approach, the author uses two approaches, namely an archaeological approach and a descriptive qualitative approach. In searching for data, this research uses data collection techniques which consist of three types, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The results obtained from this research are that the Kampung Raja Kingdom was an ethnic Malay kingdom that was founded around 1692 with the first capital in Tanjung Mulia, and experienced a move to Tanjung Medan. The Kampung Raja Kingdom has a royal leadership lineage of five kings. The five kings were Sutan Tua, Sutan Muda, Tengku Sutan Bachludin, Tengku Achmad Putera, and Tengku Nong Hamzah. The Kampung Raja kingdom was destroyed when the social revolution occurred in 1946 in East Sumatra