The Meanings of Cultural Discourse of The Teing Hang in The Wuat Wa’i Ritual in Manggarai Society (A Case Study In Golo Karot Village)

Valeriana Tiara Velin

doi:10.20961/necec013

Authors

Valeriana Tiara Velin University of Nusa Cendana Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20961/necec013

Keywords:

Cultural Discourse, Meanings, Teing Hang, Wuat Wa’i Ritual

Abstract

This research, entitled “The Meanings of Cultural Discourse of the Teing Hang in the Wuat Wa’i Ritual in Manggarai Society (Case Study in Golo Karot Village)”, aims to describe and explain the religious, social, economic, and educational meanings of the cultural discourse of the THWW ritual. This study discusses four questions regarding what are the religious, social, economic, and educational meanings of the THWW ritual in Golo Karot Village, Lembor district, West Manggarai Regency. Employing a qualitative-descriptive design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, elicitation, audio recordings, and note-taking to obtain detailed information. The findings reveal that the cultural discourse of THWW plays a crucial role in the worldview and daily life of the Golo Karot community. The religious meanings are reflected in the community’s belief in God and the ancestors as supernatural powers. Social meanings foster togetherness, unity, and solidarity among family and community members. The economic meanings are depicted through financial contributions. The educational meanings highlight the hopes of families and the community for the child’s success in education. The cultural discourse of the THWW ritual reflects the relationship between the Manggarai language, culture, and worldview, through religious, social, economic, and educational meanings that shape the community’s beliefs.

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