Implementation Stages Of Tamburu Barata Kahedupa Tradition On Kaledupa Ethnic Society In Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aims to describe the stages of the implementation of tamburu barata kahedupa tradition in Kaledupa Ethnic society in Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province. This research is qualitative. Sources of data in this study consisted of primary data and secondary data. Primary data is data obtained through observation and interviews, while secondary data is data obtained through references, documents, or other reference books related to the topic of discussion in this study. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques were carried out as long as the research takes place since the researchers are in the field together with the data collection process, then proceed in more detail and systematically after all the data were collected. The results of this research showed that The stages in carrying out tamburu barata kahedupa tradition in Kaledupa Ethnic Society consist of three stages, namely (1) mofila'a (Wearing clothes) stage, which uses typical Kaledupa clothing that has been determined according to customary rules. (2) hefactu stage (Deciding a good time)) which is left to the commander or king as the person who has full responsibility for determining the best times for marriage, and (3) fila'a (walking) stage, namely all tammbu barata kahedupa personnel who are members of the escort or accompany the groom to the bride's house.