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Sejarah Tan Hu Cin Jin dan Berdirinya Kelenteng Hoo Tong Bio

Introduction

Sejarah tan hu cin jin dan berdirinya kelenteng hoo tong bio. Telusuri sejarah Chen Fu Zhen Ren (Tan Hu Cin Jin) dan berdirinya Kelenteng Ho Tong Bio, kuil Tionghoa tertua di Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur. Pahami perjalanan dan perubahan namanya.

Abstract

Penelitian ini berfokus pada kisah perjalanan Chen Fu Zhen Ren dalam membangun kuil Ho Tong Bio. Kuil ini digunakan sebagai tempat peribadatan umat Tionghoa diseluruh Indonesia yang bertempat di Banyuwangi. Ho Tong Bio merupakan kuil terbesar atau induk, karena dipercaya kuil tertua yang pertama kali di Jawa Timur. Kisah perjalanan Chen Fu Zhen Ren dimulai dari Bali sampai ke tanah Blambangan dan dikuti dengan dua pengawal setianya. Pada awalnya kuil ini dinamakan Ho Tong Bio, tetapi pada kepemimpinan Presiden Soeharto di ganti menjadi Nara Raksita karena tidak boleh melestarikan Bahasa Mandarin. Kemudian saat kepemimpinan Presiden Abdurahman Wahid diganti kembali menjadi Ho Tong Bio. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yakni dengan wawancara, observasi langsung, pengumpulan data, dan analisis visual serta studi dokumen.

Review

The research paper, "Sejarah Tan Hu Cin Jin dan Berdirinya Kelenteng Hoo Tong Bio," presents a compelling historical and cultural exploration of the Ho Tong Bio temple in Banyuwangi, Indonesia. This study meticulously traces the journey of Chen Fu Zhen Ren, whose efforts led to the establishment of this significant Chinese temple, revered by adherents across Indonesia. The abstract highlights the temple's unique status as potentially the oldest and largest in East Java, positioning it as a pivotal site for Chinese Indonesian religious and cultural practices. Furthermore, the paper promises to shed light on an intriguing aspect of its history, including the temple's renaming to Nara Raksita during the Soeharto era and its subsequent restoration to Ho Tong Bio under President Abdurahman Wahid, reflecting broader socio-political shifts affecting Chinese Indonesian identity. A significant strength of this research lies in its focus on a specific, yet widely influential, religious institution. By documenting the founding narrative of Chen Fu Zhen Ren and the subsequent evolution of Ho Tong Bio, the study contributes valuable insights into the spread and adaptation of Chinese culture and religion within Indonesia, particularly in East Java. The chosen qualitative methodology, encompassing interviews, direct observation, data collection, visual analysis, and document study, appears highly appropriate for unraveling such a rich historical and cultural tapestry. This multi-faceted approach should enable a comprehensive understanding of the temple's origins, its architectural and spiritual significance, and the community it serves, ensuring a robust and well-rounded investigation. While the abstract presents a strong framework, the full paper could benefit from further elaboration on certain aspects. Specifically, substantiating the claim of Ho Tong Bio being the "oldest and largest" in East Java with comparative evidence or a clear definition of "largest" would significantly enhance its academic rigor. Additionally, a deeper dive into the sociopolitical context surrounding the name change during the Soeharto and Gus Dur eras, beyond merely stating the prohibition of Mandarin, could provide richer analytical insights into state-minority relations. Exploring the temple's role as a pilgrimage site for "umat Tionghoa diseluruh Indonesia" and the specific dynamics of this widespread worship would also add another layer of depth, transforming a local history into a broader narrative of Chinese Indonesian religious life.

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