MAKANAN TRADISIONAL MELAYU BRUNEI: SUATU PENELITIAN KONSEP DAN TAFSIRAN

TRADITIONAL BRUNEIAN MALAY CUISINE: A STUDY OF CONCEPTS AND INTERPRETATIONS

Abstract

ABSTRAK Penyelidikan ini dijalankan untuk menyingkap elemen estetika dari segi konsep dan tafsiran yang terkandung dalam makanan tradisional Melayu Brunei. Makanan tradisional Melayu Brunei bukan hanya menjadi hidangan utama namun juga merangkumi aspek sejarah, nilai sosial dan simbolisme yang diwarisi dari generasi ke generasi akan datang. Lokasi kajian ini hanya berfokuskan di Pantai Barat Sabah sahaja. Seterusnya, pengkaji juga mempraktikkan pendekatan kualitatif dalam kaedah analisis deskriptif bagi memperoleh dapatan kajian melalui dua objektif yang konstruksi berteraskan kajian tersebut. Antara dua objektif kajian tersebut ialah pertama, mengenalpasti konsep dan tafsiran yang tersembunyi pada setiap makanan tradisional Melayu Brunei. Manakala objektif kajian kedua, pengkaji akan menganalisis persepsi masyarakat Pantai Barat Sabah terhadap keistimewaan makanan tradisional Melayu Brunei. Menerusi hasil kajian yang diperolehi, setiap konsep ini mempunyai nilai tradisional yang sememangnya dimiliki oleh masyarakat Melayu Brunei. Meskipun demikian, timbul isu atau cabaran yang boleh menghalang usaha generasi muda dalam memelihara warisan budaya tidak ketara Melayu Brunei ini khususnya kurang aktiviti penyelidikan berkenaan makanan tradisional Melayu Brunei. Rentetan itu, pengkaji mengharapkan agar penyelidikan makanan tradisional Melayu Brunei sentiasa diperbanyakkan oleh pengkaji lain yang bukan hanya menyumbang kepada sistem ekonomi malah menyedarkan masyarakat tentang kewujudan makanan tradisional Melayu Brunei di seantero dunia.

ABSTRACT This research was conducted to reveal the aesthetic elements in terms of concepts and interpretations contained in traditional Brunei Malay food. Traditional Brunei Malay food is not only the main dish but also includes historical aspects, social values ​​and symbolism that are inherited from generation to generation. The location of this study only focuses on the West Coast of Sabah. Next, the researcher also practices a qualitative approach in the descriptive analysis method to obtain research findings through two objectives that are based on the study's construction. Among the two objectives of the study is first, to identify the concepts and interpretations hidden in each traditional Brunei Malay food. While the second study objective, the researcher will analyze the perception of the West Coast of Sabah community towards the uniqueness of traditional Brunei Malay food. Through the results of the study obtained, each of these concepts has a traditional value that is indeed owned by the Brunei Malay community. However, there are issues or challenges that can hinder the efforts of the younger generation in preserving the intangible cultural heritage of Brunei Malay, especially the lack of research activities on traditional Brunei Malay food. In this context, the researcher hopes that research on traditional Brunei Malay food will always be increased by other researchers who will not only contribute to the economic system but also make the community aware of the existence of traditional Brunei Malay food throughout the world.