The Identity of Keris Banyumas In the Film Keris Kyai Sela And Its Contextualization with The Strengthening of Penginyongan Culture

This study aims to describe the existence of women in the perlon unggahan ritual procession of the Bonokeling indigenous community. The research employs a qualitative method with an empirical or field research approach. Data collection methods include in-depth interviews, observation, document analysis, and literature review. The findings reveal that women hold significant roles and statuses within the Bonokeling community. This is due to an awareness of gender equality in the Bonokeling community, reflecting its egalitarian character. In the traditional ceremonies of the Bonokeling community, women have productive, reproductive, and socio-cultural roles. Women are actively involved in and perform religious duties during the perlon ritual. For the Bonokeling community or lineage, perlon unggahan holds highly sacred value and serves as a spiritual path (religious practice). Women serve in key roles such as nyai wadon kunci and further down the organizational structure (nyai wadon kunci, nyai wadon bedogol, etc.). Their roles include: (a) Nyai wadon kunci assists the duties of kyai kunci; (b) Nyai wadon bedogol assists the duties of kyai bedogol; and (c) women perform specific tasks in the perlon unggahan as predetermined.