THE MEANING OF THE PETAMBULI TRADITION IN THE WEDDING PROCESSION OF THE KAILI TRIBE IN NORTH SIBALAYA VILLAGE
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https://doi.org/10.59211/mjpjetl.v4i1.321Keywords:
Meaning of Tradition; Petambuli, Wedding;Procession; Kaili Tribe; Historical Values.Abstract
Ifat Anisa, 2026. "The Meaning of the Petambuli Tradition in the Wedding Procession of the Kaili Tribe in North Sibalaya Village." Undergraduate Thesis. History Education Study Program, Department of Social Science Education. Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Tadulako University. Advisors: (1) Hasan, (2) Misnah.
This study aims to determine the meaning of the Petambuli tradition in the wedding procession of the Kaili tribe in North Sibalaya Village and to identify the historical values embedded within the tradition. The background of this research is driven by the importance of preserving local traditions as a cultural heritage that embodies historical values and community identity amidst changing times. This study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis techniques included data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing.
The results of the study show that the Petambuli tradition is a customary tradition still preserved by the Kaili community as a form of respect for ancestral customs and cultural heritage. This tradition encompasses the meaning of respect, which is reflected in how the groom's family conveys their intentions to the bride's family using polite customary language; social and familial meaning, which is evident from the family's involvement in deliberations and the establishment of harmonious relationships; and religious meaning, which is manifested through the use of Islamic greetings, prayers, and traditional symbols that invoke safety and blessings. Furthermore, the Petambuli tradition possesses historical values reflected in its origins and development arising from the environment of the Kaili Kingdom; the value of cultural and religious acculturation through the blending of local culture with Islamic values; and the value of cultural transmission that continues to be maintained from generation to generation. Consequently, it can be concluded that the Petambuli tradition plays a vital role in safeguarding the cultural identity of the Kaili community, strengthening social and family bonds, and preserving local cultural heritage.
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