The langgar as identity in Kampung Kauman Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Aprodita Emma Yetti, Edi Purwanto, Edward Endrianto Pandelaki, Resza Riskiyanto

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This article examines the role of the langgar as an element of identity in Kauman, Yogyakarta. Historically, Kauman, Yogyakarta, was part of the Yogyakarta Palace, and the Great Mosque (Masjid Gedhe) was built there. Kauman served as a residential area for the mosque's caretakers, known as Ketib. The Ketib had a langgar closely associated with their home. The langgars in Kauman, Yogyakarta, have evolved into a shared space for residents, serving multiple roles. Using a qualitative, grounded theory approach, this research explores the relationship between the langgar's functional role and the experiences of local residents and visitors. The findings indicate that, beyond their function as places of worship, the langgars serve as an identity marker for Kampung and are managed by local residents. This research contributes to the discourse on architecture and local theory related to the socio-spatial sustainability of Kauman, Yogyakarta.

 

Keywords: Kampung, Kauman Yogyakarta, langgar, place identity, settlement


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Kampung, Kauman Yogyakarta, langgar, place identity, settlement

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