Analysis of the Meaning of Kalomba Symbol as Uniting Communication in Kajang Luar Bulukumba Regency

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10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_65How to use a DOI?

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Kalomba; Symbol; Unifer

Abstract

This study aims to (1) analyze the process of the Kalomba Tradition of the Kajang Luar tribe and (2) analyze the meaning of the symbols and messages of the Kalomba Tradition of the Kajang Luar tribe, Bulukumba Regency. This study uses qualitative research methods, using a descriptive qualitative approach and a phenomenological approach, as an approach that focuses on the facts of an event or event. Focus on the meaning of the symbols contained in the Kalomba tradition and using the symbolic interaction theory. There are two data sources, namely primary data sources in the form of interview results, and secondary data sources in the form of book and journal references. This study uses key instruments from the researchers themselves. Data collection was carried out by observing, interviewing, documenting, and exploring reading references. Data analysis and interpretation techniques were carried out in three ways, namely data reduction, data presentation, data validity testing and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the Kalomba tradition is one of the traditions that is able to strengthen the unity of the Kajang Luar community, and every procession that is carried out always has an implied meaning. The Kalomba tradition is also a tradition that is still highly believed as a form of repelling bad luck, preventing children from all kinds of illnesses, and contains the meaning of maintaining friendship.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Lisa Arifuddin
AU  - Jeanny Maria Fatimah
AU  - Muhammad Farid
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/04/29
TI  - Analysis of the Meaning of Kalomba Symbol as Uniting Communication in Kajang Luar Bulukumba Regency
BT  - Proceedings of the World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences (WCGSS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 623
EP  - 631
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_65
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_65
ID  - Arifuddin2024
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