Recognition in Cultural Communication Overcoming Conflict between State and Society (Study of Syawal Traditional Air Balloon Flight in Pekalongan and Wonosobo)

ABSTRACT : The tradition of flying traditional hot air balloons in the month of Shawwal by the people of Wonosobo and Pekalongan in Central Java is considered dangerous by the government as it interferes with commercial flights. This tradition violates Law No. 1 of 2009 on Aviation with threats of imprisonment and fines. The negotiation process resulted in the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number PM 40 of 2018 concerning the Utilization of Hot Air Balloons in Community Cultural Activities. However, it does not end conflicts in the hot air balloon tradition. The purpose of this study is to analyze the meaning and function of local traditions in maintaining the balance of communication actions carried out by the community and government and to find common ground and apply Axel Honneth’s tradition of recognition theory in viewing the
traditional Syawal hot air balloon conflict. The paradigm in this research is post-positivist with a qualitative approach, namely case study research. Selection of informants using purposive sampling technique consisting of 42 people. Data collection was carried out through interviews and Focus Group Discussion. From the research, conclusions were drawn: First, conflicts still occur due to socialization and negotiations carried out by the government in too short a time, with changing actors. Second, the conflict that still occurs between the state and society occurs because there is no recognition between the state and society. The government places moreemphasis on the technical regulations of hot air balloons, while the public are not well-educated and aware of the dangers of hot air balloons. Thus, it creates disrespect between the two parties.
KEYWORDS: Traditional hot air balloons, Syawal, Recognition theory