Idrus Sere
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 27, Issue 1, March 2019
Keywords: Islam, Popolo, Wabula community
Published on: 25 Mar 2019
Popolo is the tradition of wedding gifts of the Wabula community in Southeast Sulawesi Province. From 12 to 45 five boka (old form of money) is given to be distributed to (a) the family of the husband, (b) the family of the wife, (c) religious leaders and traditional community leaders, and (d) the wife. The distribution is a symbol of gratitude by the newly married couple for raising and protecting them. Betel leaf (roono gili) which symbolizes the bride, cigarette stick (tabako) which symbolizes the bridegroom, betel nut (wuano pangana)) which symbolizes the strength of the relationship between husband and wife, sirih lime (hapuno gili) which symbolizes semen, and gambir (tagambiri) which symbolizes the blood of creation and the process of human propagation, have important roles within the wedding ceremony. The study is a qualitative case study and aims to analyze the processes within the tradition of Popolo and to see (i) to what extent they are consistent in practice across the Wabula Community; and (ii) to what extent they have been accommodated into Islam. Data was collected through document analysis, observations and interviews. The findings show that the practice of Popolo is consistent in practice among Popolo community and there are no aspects of practice which are contradictory to Islamic teachings.
ISSN 1511-3701
e-ISSN 2231-8542