RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGY OF THE TRADITION OF MAKOTEK IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION
ABSTRACT: Makotek is a
cultural tradition which is performed as a ritual to ward off misfortune by the
people living at Munggu Village, Badung Regency. It is performed once in six
months, namely, every Kuningan Feast Day.
It has been inherited from generation to generation as an oral tradition.
In the era of globalization, many parties and cultural components are involved
in its performance. It is still
performed until now. However, the people living at Munggu Village do not close
themselves to modernity. The data were collected through observation,
interview, library research and documentary techniques. The informants were
determined using the purposive and snowball technique. All the data were
analyzed in order to draw conclusions.
The result of the study shows that the religious ideology which has
inspired the people living at Munggu Traditional Village to perform the
tradition of Makotek. Ideologically, they believe that by performing the
tradition of Makotek, they can protect their resources and the human unity in
the middle of the social dynamics in the era of globalization. It is performed
in stages, in accordance with the tradition they have adhered to since a long
time ago. The performance of the tradition of Makotekat Munggu Village has been
able to strengthen their belief in the existence of Ida Sang HyangWidhi, Almighty
God. In addition, such a religious practice is the supernatural source of
happiness and health as it is believed to be able ward off misfortune.
Author: Gede Yoga
KharismaPradana, I NyomanSuarka, AA
BagusWirawan, I NyomanDhana
Journal Code: jpantropologigg160005
