MAPPSIKARAWA PROCESSES IN THE WEDDING CUSTOMS OF THE BUGIS PATTINJO TRIBE IN SOUTH SULAWESI

Abstract

This research was conducted in Bakaru Village, Lembang District, Pinrang Regency, Tarakan City. The subject of the research is the mappasikarawa procession in the Bugis Pattinjo tribe. Data collection techniques were carried out using in-depth interviews, observation, notes, and documentation techniques. The data analysis technique uses reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. Stages in mappasikarawa. First, the man went to his wife's room after the Kabul consent was carried out. Second, after successfully entering the room, the man will sit opposite his wife, third, the core mappasikarawa procession, namely the husband will touch certain parts of his wife who will be guided by someone who has been chosen by his family. Fourth, the bride and groom will be put in a sarong, then will compete to stand. The mappasikarawa procession has a meaning that is considered sacred by the Bugis Pattinjo tribal community so that in choosing someone who guides (mappasikarawa) it must be really considerate.