Revitalisasi Sejarah dan Sosial-Budaya Kesultanan Serdang

Revitalization of the History and Socio-Cultural of the Sultanate of Serdang

Abstract

The Sultanate of Serdang is one of the four largest Malay Sultanates of East Sumatra. In its historical development, this Sultanate experienced ups and downs of glory, until the events of the 1946 Social Revolution and the Dutch Military Aggression became the turning point of its decline. Despite the loss of political power, the pulse of history, social and culture remained alive in the hands of the next ruler, one of which was Sultan Tuanku Luckman Sinar Basarshah II SH. On his initiative, historical and socio-cultural revitalization was encouraged. This research uses historical research methods with the support of field data and observations. The construction of a replica of the Darul Arif Palace is an effort to re-present the historical symbol of the Sultanate of Serdang in the public space in the form of collective memory. As well as efforts to build momentum for the development of regional identity in Serdang Bedagai Regency.