The function of tomb rituals for business welfare of Teluk Awur Village Residents

Teluk Awur Village is one of the many areas in Jepara that still adheres to the tomb ritual tradition. Through tomb ritual activities, the people of Teluk Awur village try to maintain their culture and at the same time try to make other livelihoods, apart from the furniture and carving business. Thanks to residents from outside the village who come to perform tomb rituals with the intention of facilitating their business, the people of Teluk Awur village also get welfare in the form of economic improvements by selling objects or services related to tourism. For example, residents outside the village enjoy facilities in the form of lodging, enjoy entertainment on the beach, and some are even interested and buy several items related to carving and furniture. As is well known by the wider community, Jepara is one of the famous producers of carving and furniture. This research focuses on the role of tomb rituals that are often performed by local residents, especially by residents outside the Teluk Awur village and their impact on the economy of the Teluk Awur community. The targets of this research are Teluk Awur village leaders who preserve the tomb ritual activities and outsiders who perform the tomb rituals.