Ethnographic Study of Symbolic Meanings in the Ma'nene' Toraja Ritual Series

Authors

  • Ahmad Suthami Putra Anthropology Postgraduate Program, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
  • Pawennari Hijjang Department of Anthropology, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
  • Mahmud Tang Department of Anthropology, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47616/jamrsss.v4i2.436

Keywords:

Ma'nene' Ritual, Toraja Society, Aluk Todolo, Symbolism, Cultural Preservation

Abstract

In an ethnographic study of the "Toraja Ma'nene' Ritual," the Toraja people follow the Aluk Todolo beliefs which involve symbols, religion, and cultural preservation. The Ma'nene' ritual is a funeral ceremony that honors ancestors and is related to symbols that have meaning in the life of the Torajan people. The Toraja people believe in the Aluk Todolo belief, which combines elements of local beliefs and elements of Christianity. The Ma'nene' ritual is understood as a way to respect ancestors, care for them, and preserve culture. The traditional meaning, rooted in the Aluk Todolo belief, has experienced a shift to a modern meaning that emphasizes love, gratitude, respect and care for ancestors. This study reveals the complexity of interactions between tradition, religion and cultural preservation in Toraja society. The Ma'nene' ritual is a symbol of changes in meaning and implementation that reflects the combination of Aluk Todolo beliefs and the influence of Christianity, with the aim of preserving cultural heritage.

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Published

2023-09-29

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Putra, A. S., Hijjang, P., & Tang, M. (2023). Ethnographic Study of Symbolic Meanings in the Ma’nene’ Toraja Ritual Series. Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Social Sciences Study, 4(2), 73-78. https://doi.org/10.47616/jamrsss.v4i2.436

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Social Science Study

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