EKSISTENSI SASTRA LISAN MAMACA DI KABUPATEN PAMEKASAN, MADURA

This study aims to describe the existence and functions of the mamaca oral literature
in Pamekasan Regency, Madura. The data source was the "Rukun Sampurna" mamaca
oral literature community in Jalmak Village, Pamekasan, Madura. The data were collected
through observations and interviews. They were analyzed by means of the emic and etic
approaches. These two approaches were simultaneously employed to attain the objectivity
of research findings. The findings are as follows. First, the mamaca oral community is
developed by the "Rukun Sampurna" community through regular performances and
fulfillment of the community's requests or invitations for special events. Second, the
mamaca oral community stimulates the community to move to a better condition through
the delivered messages. The audience will get inspiration for life spirit, optimism,
enlightenment, and happiness.