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An Exploration of Ethnomathematics in The Cultural Value of Traditional Wedding Equipment of The Bugis Macassar Tribe at Fort Rotterdam
Last modified: 2025-02-16
Abstract
It is important for every individual to permeate and understand the values, norms, and traditions rooted in culture to enrich perspectives and respect human diversity. The purpose of this research is to explore and analyze ethnomathematics in the cultural value of Makassar Bugis traditional wedding equipment at Fort Rotterdam. The method used in this research is an exploratory method with an ethnographic approach. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, interview and documentation methods, which were then analyzed and identified mathematical concepts in the traditional wedding equipment of the Bugis Makassar tribe. The data analysis technique used is an interactive model that classifies data analysis in the following three steps; (1) Data reduction, (2) Data presentation, (3) Conclusion drawing. The ethnomathematics concepts in question are: (1) The concept of circles in bosara equipment, (2) The concept of octagonal flat shapes in traditional fans, (3) The concept of rectangular flat planes in lamming foundations or poles and (4) The concept of blocks in Tudangeng botting (bridal seats).
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