Analysis of the Shift in Angngaru' Values in the Wedding Ceremony Procession in Gowa Regency

Abstract

This article examines the changing meaning and function of the Angngaru' tradition in South Sulawesi in the context of modernity. Originally a ritual of loyalty in the kingdom, the Angngaru' tradition has now transformed and been applied in various cultural customary processions, such as wedding ceremonies. This study aims to describe the perceptions of traditional figures regarding the origins of this tradition and identify the shifts in its values in people's lives. Using a qualitative research method with an inductive approach, this study involved interviews, observations, and documentation in Gowa Regency. The main focus of this study is two important events, namely Angngaru' Tomanurung and Angngaru' Tubarani, which reflect the evolution of the tradition in the political and social relations of society. Over time, Angngaru' Tubarani, which was originally sacred, has now transformed into a cultural performance that can be enjoyed by a wider audience. This shift is influenced by external factors such as globalization and socio-political changes, although it still maintains local cultural values. This article also discusses the challenges that arise, including the risk of accidents in modern performances, and suggests the use of hermeneutic and ethnographic approaches to understand the symbolic meaning contained in this tradition.