THE JOURNEY OF THE KERIS IS BASED ON VALUES AMONG THE YOUNG AND OLD GENERATION IN SURAKARTA AS A CULTURAL HERITANCE CONTAINING EDUCATION THROUGH THE EYES OF A JOURNALIST

Abstract

In its development, the keris was not only seen as a physical work of art, but also had certain meanings and symbols. The artistic value of the keris lies in the various elements that support it, including the form of carvings, warangka, ornaments or carvings (ricikan) on the blade, and metal paintings called pamor, meaning that the appearance of a keris is said to have perfect aesthetic and artistic value, if it is The complete whole, the knife blade with its prestige, the carvings or upstream and the true warangka become one complete unit. The message of the spread of mass media to various levels of society makes it a very important role in disseminating information in educating and inspiring a wider audience, including the younger generation who may have limited knowledge about keris. The aim of the project with the title report is to educate the public through visualization, narrative, and sound with a deeper understanding based on facts and accurate data about the journey of the keris and increase awareness of the importance of cultural heritage. Through this final project, the author realizes that the keris is not mystical because it is driven by several factors in the material it is made from.