SYMBOLIC MEANING AND RITUAL SPEECH IN KAJANG DEATH TRADITION

Symbolic Meaning and Ritual Speech in Kajang Death Tradition is an in-depth scholarly work that explores the richness of ritual communication within the Kajang community. The book begins with an introduction to ritual speech in Pasang ri Kajang, highlighting how language functions as a medium of cultural values and symbolic expression. It also discusses the relationship between ritual speech and symbolic meaning, establishing the theoretical foundation for understanding Kajang death traditions.
The second and third chapters provide the cultural and ritual context of the Kajang people. These sections explain the cultural foundations, belief system, and the concept of Pasang ri Kajang, followed by a detailed description of the death ritual system, including its stages and performance practices. Through this discussion, the book presents how rituals are deeply embedded in social structure, tradition, and spiritual beliefs, shaping the way the Kajang community understands life and death.
The final chapters focus on linguistic and semiotic analysis of ritual speech. They examine semiotic meaning, genre transformation, structural patterns, linguistic features, entextualization, and interactional aspects such as narration, metaphor, and positioning. By integrating cultural analysis and linguistic theory, this book reveals how Kajang death ritual speech functions not only as communication but also as a symbolic system that preserves cultural identity and spiritual worldview.