A SEMIOTIKA MANTRA TOLAK BALA SEBAGAI SASTRA LISAN DALAM UPACARA GREBEG SURO PADA MASYARAKAT DESA SUMBEROTO DONOMULYO KABUPATEN MALANG

Rejecting reinforcements in the grebeg suro ceremony, precisely in the village of Sumberoto Donomulyo, Malang Regency, is interesting when viewed from a semiotic perspective. Mantra besides having magical value, of course also has a deep meaning. Roland Bartes' semiotic perspective is used as an analytical knife in the meaning of the mantra, especially in the meaning of denotation, connotation, and myths. Using a qualitative descriptive method by collecting data through observation techniques as well as interviews found the following results. First, the denotative meaning of the Reject Bala mantra has the meaning that the spell that is cast during the Grebeg Suro event can provide safety for the entire community from all calamities. Second, the connotative meaning contained in the repelling reinforcements spell is the offerings used during the event, the purpose of the ambengan is so that the spells cast can be well received by supernatural beings who are believed to be able to provide safety to the community. Third, the myth that is believed by the community at the event is the places that are used, which is carried out at a major road intersection. The community believes that with the implementation in these places the community can avoid all disasters from various directions. Suggestions for further research, namely research on the repulsion spell in Sumberoto Donomulyo village, Malang district, can be studied from a semiotic perspective. In addition, the community can well this repelling spell.