Perubahan Tradisi Laluhan Pada Masyarakat Dayak Ngaju di Kabupaten Kapuas

Abstract

Laluhan is a tradition carried out by the Ngaju Dayak Tribe community who adheres to Kaharingan in Kapuas Regency, now Laluhan for tiwah is never done again in Kapuas Regency, now Laluhan has turned into a tradition into a cultural attraction which is held in a series of Kapuas Regency anniversary events every year. The purpose of this study was to determine the meaning contained in the Laluhan tradition before and after the changes that existed in the Ngaju Dayak community in Kapuas Regency, The method used in this research is qualitative. The technique of determining the source of the data is by purpusive sampling, and the informants in this study amounted to 4 people. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this research is to reduce data, present data, and draw conclusions. The results of this study found that the past past and present have changed in meaning. As for the change in the meaning of Laluhan initially as an expression of gratitude to God (Hattalla Langit) and asking God for goodness so that the spirit (of the dead) gets good until it reaches heaven (Lewu Tatau) then it changes as gratitude to God and asks for goodness and mercy. Blessings to God Almighty for those who are still alive, especially the people of Kapuas Regency to avoid misfortune, poverty, and backwardness. Based on this research, it is recommended that the government continue to seek various forms of art and culture preservation through training programs by establishing a cultural training center to produce future generations who love local arts and culture. The community must maintain and not forget the Laluhan tradition by establishing an institution or cultural training center to give birth to the nation's successors who can carry on the traditions and culture of both traditional and modernized cultures.