Kopi dalam Aktivitas Religi Masyarakat Hindu di Bali

Abstract

Coffee was first introduced to Indonesia in the 16th century through colonialism activities carried out by the Dutch Colonial Government. The development of coffee began to increase since the forced planting period, during that period coffee cultivation extended to small islands in Indonesia, including Bali. In Bali, coffee gets special treatment, especially in terms of traditions and religious activities. This article attempts to explain the role of coffee in religious activities carried out by the Hindu community in Bali. Based on the research objectives, a data collection process was carried out through literature review, both from books, scientific journals and news articles. Apart from that, data collection was also carried out by applying observation and documentation methods to the research objects. The data was then processed using descriptive-qualitative analysis, so that this research prioritizes descriptions of the phenomena obtained during the research. Religious theories are also used to help the framework of thinking. The results of this research will provide an overview of the religious activities carried out by the Hindu community in Bali and their relationship to coffee, both in the form of places of worship, worship ceremonies and media of worship. [Kopi pertama kali dikenalkan di Indonesia pada abad ke-16 melalui aktivitas kolonialisme yang dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kolonial Belanda. Perkembangan kopi mulai meningkat sejak masa tanam paksa, pada masa tersebut budidaya tanaman kopi meluas hingga ke pulau-pulau kecil di Indonesia, termasuk Bali. Di Bali, kopi mendapat perlakuan istimewa khususnya dalam hal tradisi dan aktivitas religi. Tulisan ini berupaya untuk menguraikan mengenai peran kopi dalam aktivitas religi yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Hindu di Bali. Berdasarkan tujuan penelitian tersebut, maka dilakukan proses pengumpulan data melalui kajian pustaka, baik dari buku, jurnal ilmiah, dan artikel berita. Selain itu, pengumpulan data juga dilakukan dengan menerapkan metode observasi dan pendokumentasian terhadap objek penelitian. Data kemudian diolah menggunakan analisis deskriptif-kualitatif, sehingga penelitian ini mengedepankan pendeskripsian terhadap fenomena yang didapat selama penelitian. Teori religi juga digunakan untuk membantu kerangka berpikir. Hasil dari penelitian ini akan memberikan gambaran mengenai aktivitas religi yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat Hindu di Bali serta kaitannya dengan kopi, baik dalam bentuk tempat pemujaan, upacara pemujaan, dan media pemujaan.]