Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Tradisi Upacara Adat Sebaran Apem di Desa Jatinom, Kabupaten Klaten

Abstract. The tradition of apem distribution ceremony is an annual agenda held by the community in Jatinom Village, Klaten Regency in the month of Sapar in the Islamic calendar to honor the existence of Ki Ageng Gribig who performs the spread of Islam around the Klaten region. The writing of this article aims to explain the community's perception of the tradition of apem distribution ceremonies in Jatinom Village, Klaten Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative content analysis approach. The method of data collection is done by interviews and questionnaires. The results of this study indicate that the community's perception of the tradition of apem distribution ceremonies in Jatinom Village is relatively good with the presence of high awareness and confidence in the blessing that is obtained from the tradition of the tradition of apem distribution, so the community always implements this tradition every year. The tradition of this traditional ceremony is interpreted to the community as a tradition for generations and inheritance that must be preserved and can benefit the community as a form of gratitude for the favors and gifts that have been given. This tradition can also make society a harmonious life.