The Structure and the Value of Makai Taun Tradition at Ranyai Village Kalimantan Barat Indonesia

Abstract

The makai taun tradition was a unique tradition and becomes an intangible heritage for future generations. There was a lot of research on oral traditions that needs to be explored again, so that the research results could be used for the preservation of traditions and culture in the future. The purpose of this study was to analyze the structure of the makai taun, analyze mantra traditions and the value of the makai taun’tradition at West Kalimantan, Indonesia, which was inhabited by the Kantuk Dayak
tribe. The method used was a qualitative method, by prioritizing a complete description of the structure of the ceremony, agriculture tradition. Data were collected, processed, and concluded. Triangulation technique was used to make the validity data. Respondents used were village heads, traditional activists and the community ofRanyai village. The results showed that the structure of the Makai Taun traditional ceremony was divided into three parts, namely the introduction, the core and the end. The introductory part consists of asking Alah's permission so that the event could run safely and smoothly, the core part was praying (chanting a mantra), a prayer was read by a religious leader to be given safety, as well as an abundant paddy harvest in the following year, and the final part was part rejoice by eating and drinking together. The meaning of the traditional Makai Taun mantra was that all humans will be given respect if the rulers provided help for grateful servants. Willingness to be grateful for the rice harvest should not be forced, must be sincere and grateful. The Value of Makai Taun,s Tradition was brotherhood value, socio-cultural values,historical value and religious value