One of the cultural heritages in the form of oral tradition that still survives until now is addinging-dinging rituals. This ritual was found in South Sulawesi, precisely in Selayar Islands Regency. Regularly the Selayar people in Tenro perform this ritual. The implementation has also been scheduled, i.e. every last Monday in Muharram. Despite its peak on Monday, the Tenro community has carried out several activities before as preparation for preparation.

Various activities and devices used in this ritual are symbols that are born from the community itself. The symbol itself contains the meaning and value that can be created as a source of local wisdom.This research is qualitative research that uses several methods in data collection. In primary data collection, field research was carried out using recording and interview techniques. In addition to primary data, of course secondary data is also needed to better complement this research data.Based on the results of the meanings of the activities and devices used in this ritual, the local wisdom found is: appreciation to the ancestors; maintain survival, preserve the environment; strengthen a sense of solidarity; and strengthen the tradition of mutual cooperation.

Keywords: Local Wisdom, ritual, addinging dinging

 

 

Introduction

Selayar Islands is one of the districts in South Sulawesi. This regency has its own uniqueness compared to other districts, which cannot be reached by land. To arrive in the Selayar Islands regency must be by sea or airway. In addition, the Selayar Islands Regency has many traditional cultures that still survive and are maintained until now. One of them is the addinging-dinging ritual that is routinely carried out every year by the Tenro community in Buki District.

Rituals in many ways are interpreted as religious ceremonies in a community [1]. The religion meant here is an understanding of religiosity including belief in magical or mystical powers. Rituals can also be interpreted as certain behaviours that are formal, carried out in a certain time differently, not just as a technical routine. Because the community believes that the rituals they perform are media to relate to ancestral spirits or with the creator. That is why addinginging-dinging rituals are neutralized even though they are not closed to visitors, as long as the visitors are able to adapt and respect their activities. Rituals according to Victor Tuner refer to actions that are based on religious beliefs about mystical powers and powers [2]. In carrying out actions related to rituals, the tools and equipment are not separated.

Equipment used in addinging-dinging rituals in the form of objects that become symbols of hope or desire they are targeting in their lives. The symbols are rich in the meaning and value they contain. The excavation of the meaning and value contained is important as an effort to discover the local wisdom of the Tenro community.

 

Local Wisdom, ritual, addinging dinging