Last modified: 2023-07-16
Abstract
Tradition is inherent in a place, especially among people who have lived there for a long time and believe in these customs, especially in Gowa, particularly in the South Bontonompo District, in the hamlet of Bategulung, Bilonga Village. Bilonga residents firmly believe in such a practice. Teachers (home) and community leaders carry on this tradition. The author attempts to describe one of the occurrences that exist in the Bilonga community, which is tinted by beliefs that exist from time to time. The practice of its application is carried out in one of the residents' dwellings, in the hamlet of Bategulung village, Bilonga. In writing this article, the researcher uses qualitative research methods through several studies. This researcher uses direct observation techniques and interview techniques with sources. The informants in this study are community leaders, especially those who have long practiced the a'miraja custom. The people in the village of Bilonga still carry out this a’miraja tradition to continue the traditions that were previously carried out, such as je’ne-je’ne sappara, which includes a series of this a’miraja tradition, the people who participate in carrying out this tradition. After the implementation of the ceremony, people believe they will get good things and read prayers that will be useful.