Pasar Kamu (Studi Deskriptif Pasar Kuliner Tradisional di Desa Denai Lama Kecamatan Pantai Labu Kabupaten Deli Serdang)

Abstract

The background in this research is that in traditional markets we can see how the activities are very distinctive and unique which are motivated by the socio-cultural character of the community. One of the traditional markets that has unique characteristics is Pasar Kamu, a traditional culinary market located in Denai Lama Village, Pantai Labu District, Deli Serdang Regency, which is currently successfully visited by many people from various regions. The purpose of this study was to find out the forms of community participation in Denai Lama Village in developing the Kamu Market and to find out the impact of Kamu Market on the socio-economic conditions of the people in Denai Lama Village. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods and data collection techniques by conducting field observations, building rapport, and conducting in-depth interviews to obtain more accurate data. The results showed that the unique characteristics found in Pasar Kamu are an exchange system that uses tempu, selling market snacks that are rarely found and agricultural products, then there are activities of artists who perform so that this uniqueness becomes an attraction for tourists to visit Pasar Kamu so that Your market needs to be developed. In developing your Market, the form of participation provided by the community is the outpouring of thoughts or ideas, the outlay of funds (material) and the outlay of energy. So that the development of Pasar Kamu has an impact on the socio-economic conditions of society such as improving the economy, increasing education and improving infrastructure and social relations of the community. The discussion in this research is that traditional markets are not only seen as an economic space but as a social space where the market is also a place for intimate personal and group relationships to take place, so that every actor who plays a role in developing Pasar Kamu has relationships that form a network. social. The community involved in developing your Market is a system that has elements that are interdependent and have their respective functions that are interconnected so that they aim to achieve social welfare.