Abstract
The understanding of moko is related to the identity of the Alor people. Historically, moko was brought from Vietnam and became a heirloom which was passed down from generation to generation. In practice, moko can be used as a dowry of marriage, clan identity, musical instruments, and several other uses. This study provides novelty on the moko symbolization as a socio-religious harmony of Alor society. The problem to be resolved in this research is “how does the moko symbolize socio-religious harmony in the people of Alor, East Nusa Tenggara?” The theoretical concept used in this article is Geertz’s ‘religious as the cultural system” which is paired with Epicurus' opinion about the three levels of harmony. This study used the phenomenological method of Edmund Husserl. The results of this study are moko symbolization as a rhythmic leader of musical instruments related with social messages in the ownership it and the function of moko as a dowry of marriage. In addition, the results of the study also show that the symbolization of moko becomes a part of the harmony embodiment in the life of the Alor people. This symbolization process occurs at the level of ideas and manifests in behavior. The novelty in this research is the characteristics of the Alor community as a heterogeneous society place the symbols of a set of conventions. Moko as part of the convention symbol embodies social harmonization. This part becomes an interesting character because moko is not an original object from the Alor community, but it has been adopted as a cultural symbol. Social harmonization occurs at the level of ideas which are adhered to customary law. This really depends on the values held in society.
Highlights
Socio-religious harmony relates to the condition of the community either in the form of defense efforts or naturally maintaining harmony in social values and religious life (Kawangung 2019)
This study focuses more on socio-religious harmonization in cultural phenomena in the symbolization of moko
The symbolization of moko explains the socio-religious harmonization of the Alor people
Summary
Socio-religious harmony relates to the condition of the community either in the form of defense efforts or naturally maintaining harmony in social values and religious life (Kawangung 2019). Lego-lego is seen as a dance and a symbol of socio-religious harmony in the Alor community This passage is stated as a phenomenon so that it is possible to interpret the event as a hidden truth. Based on the explanation above, the problem in this research is how does the moko symbolize socio-religious harmony in the people of Alor, East Nusa Tenggara? The research objective is to analyze and describe the socio-religious harmony study of moko symbolization at Alor Society in East Nusa Tenggara. The answer to the research question will be a novelty about how symbols are attached to an object (moko) in which there are ideas and rules to organize people’s lives This is even more interesting because moko as heirlooms have been adopted as the property of the Alor community
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
