Local wisdom on Arik Nari, Narik Ari tradition of Kamang language in Alor district

Abstract

The research aims to develop local wisdom about Arik Nari, Narik Ari tradition, of Kamang Tribe on solving a problem. This expression is expected as a reminder for Kamang people when they have a disagreement or when they are in a serious problem. It is also conveyed as an effort to reconcile two people, or two parties who are temporarily at odds. Another expression that has almost the same meaning with the expression above is Luk Mure Tomu, Mure Mauawere Ti'awawal which means facing each other, giving each other a smile, eliminating all disputes and disappointments. These traditional terms are conveyed at every event, be it traditional events (joys, sorrows), religious events or even government events to minimize problems and even reconcile people or groups with differing opinions. The method used in the research is qualitative data analysis, meaning that the data obtained then develops certain relationship patterns or becomes a hypothesis. Then the context of this research is to collect data from observations in the Kamang tribal community. The research subjects were Kamang tribe community, especially the Lippang village community in Pido, which consisted of several traditional elders and local village officials. The results of the research show that the traditions of Arik Nari, Narik Ari and Luk Mure Tomu Mure Mauawere Ti'awawal are still maintained and preserved to this day. These findings indicate that changing times have not affected the shift in local wisdom values in Lippang village. The implication of this research is that we all have an obligation to maintain and preserve our local wisdom culture in all times so that there is no shift in these values.