Tana Toraja region also called Tondok Lili'na Lapongan Bulan Tana Matari'allo. This region is inhabited by one ethnic (Ethnic Toraja). With a population of approximately 458,000 inhabitants. Approximately 650,000 people who live outside the region and work outside the area of Tana Toraja. Toraja Tribe has bahasa Toraja as a local language. But for the association in general they use Indonesian, in addition, some of Toraja people also can speak English, Dutch, German, Japanese and Mandarin. Those who fall into this category are the sons of Toraja who served as guide for the tourist.
Until now, foreign cultures are
not strong enough to influence the Toraja people way of life who were so friendly, living in harmony, peace and harmony and with open arms greet her guests to come together in Toraja traditional ceremony either Rambu tuka' ceremony or Rambu solo' ceremony.
POPULATION
The majority of the population consists of ethnic Toraja, although there are also other ethnic groups residing in this area for various reasons either because the relationship of marriage, employment, trade and others. Toraja ethnic population alone is estimated to reach one million people, but who live in this area is only around 450,000 inhabitants, whereas most others are scattered throughout the archipelago as well as other parts of the world.
RELIGION
Tana Toraja has Aluk Todolo as their ancestor religion, after going through the process of acculturation and cultural assimilation, in Tana Toraja can be found several religions, among others: Christian Protestant 298,221 inhabitants, 108,850 Catholic soul, the soul of Islam and Hindu 37 853 Toraja 13 145 Soul.
LANGUAGES
As part of the Indonesian archipelago, the Indonesian language is one of the language used as language of instruction in the association. However, the local language is the language of Toraja (Sa'dan) certainly become the most dominant language in a conversation between members of the community, even become one of the local content of subjects taught in elementary school.
....Read More...
Monday, April 25, 2011
Toraja Social Conditions
Aluk Todolo (an old animistic), Toraja Ancestors Religion
Aluk Todolo is the religion of the Toraja ancestors who are still practiced by a large number of people of Toraja. Even in 1970, Aluk Todolo already protected by state and officially accepted into the sect of Hindu-Balinese. Aluk Todolo is an old animistic belief, in its development, Aluk Todolo more influenced by the teachings of Confucius and the Hindu religious life. Therefore, Aluk Todolo is a dinamistic polytheism belief.
Aluk means trust or rules of behavior, To = human, Dolo = first / bygone.
There is also a distinguished call aluk Sanda pitunna or 7777 because it has a 7777 ban or pamali and this is what actually maintain living arrangements that will bring peace ..
There is also a distinguished call aluk Sanda pitunna or 7777 because it has a 7777 ban or pamali and this is what actually maintain living arrangements that will bring peace ..
the belief of Aluk Todolo stems from two main courses aluk 7777 (aluk Sanda pitunna) and aluk all-round hundred (Sanda saratu ').
Sanda Aluk Pitunna (aluk 7777) distributed by Tangdilino 'and is a religious system that is believed by the Toraja as aluk derived from the sky along with mankind. Therefore, Aluk Sanda Pitunna is the oldest and widely spread in Toraja. Meanwhile, Aluk Sanda Saratu' came later and is spread by Puang Tamborolangi', but Aluk Sanda Saratu'only developing region Tallu Lembangna (Makale, Sangalla and Mengkendek).
Aluk Sanda Pitunna derived from religious teaching (sukaran aluk) covering the ceremony (aluk), prohibition (Pemali), a general truth ( sangka' ) and the incident in accordance with the plot (salunna). Aluk itself includes the ceremony which consists of three shoots and four tumbuni (aluk Tallu lolona, a'pa 'pentaunina). Called three aIuk because it involves a ceremony that involves human beings (aluk tau), a ceremony involving plants (aluk tananan) and rituals involving animals (aluk patuan) and said four because in addition to the three things above there is one ritual Suru ceremony called 'serves to penetrate the fault (pengkalossoran).
Western Region
Important figure in the spread of this aluk in western Tana Toraja, namely:
Pongkapadang together Burake Tattiu 'which spread the aluk to the area of Bonggakaradeng, partly Saluputti, Simbuang until the Pitu Ulunna Salu Ba'bana Minanga Karua, to introduce to the local community a social institution which is called in Toraja language "to unnirui' Suke pa'pa, to ungkandei kandian saratu' namely social institutions that do not recognize strata.
Eastern Region
In the eastern region of Tana Toraja, Pasontik together with Burake Tambolang spread to areas of Pitung Penanaian, Rantebua, Tangdu, Ranteballa, Ta'bi, Tabang, Maindo up to the South and North Luwu by introducing a social institution which called in Toraja language: "To Unnirui 'Suke dibonga, To unkandei kandean pindan ", ie social institutions that make up good people's lives in the three social strata.
Middle region
Tangdilino together with Burake Tangngana spread the aluk to the middle region of Tana Toraja with a social institution "To unniru'i Suke dibonga, To ungkandei kandean pindan".
In accordance with the meaning and content in Aluk Todolo belief system, there are a number of issues relevant to management and environmental protection. If the reference traced, it would be found that there is a concept of management and preservation of the environment for Toraja people, the first set in the existing religious system and it covers almost all rites performed.
....Read More...
Sanda Aluk Pitunna (aluk 7777) distributed by Tangdilino 'and is a religious system that is believed by the Toraja as aluk derived from the sky along with mankind. Therefore, Aluk Sanda Pitunna is the oldest and widely spread in Toraja. Meanwhile, Aluk Sanda Saratu' came later and is spread by Puang Tamborolangi', but Aluk Sanda Saratu'only developing region Tallu Lembangna (Makale, Sangalla and Mengkendek).
Aluk Sanda Pitunna derived from religious teaching (sukaran aluk) covering the ceremony (aluk), prohibition (Pemali), a general truth ( sangka' ) and the incident in accordance with the plot (salunna). Aluk itself includes the ceremony which consists of three shoots and four tumbuni (aluk Tallu lolona, a'pa 'pentaunina). Called three aIuk because it involves a ceremony that involves human beings (aluk tau), a ceremony involving plants (aluk tananan) and rituals involving animals (aluk patuan) and said four because in addition to the three things above there is one ritual Suru ceremony called 'serves to penetrate the fault (pengkalossoran).
Western Region
Important figure in the spread of this aluk in western Tana Toraja, namely:
Pongkapadang together Burake Tattiu 'which spread the aluk to the area of Bonggakaradeng, partly Saluputti, Simbuang until the Pitu Ulunna Salu Ba'bana Minanga Karua, to introduce to the local community a social institution which is called in Toraja language "to unnirui' Suke pa'pa, to ungkandei kandian saratu' namely social institutions that do not recognize strata.
Eastern Region
In the eastern region of Tana Toraja, Pasontik together with Burake Tambolang spread to areas of Pitung Penanaian, Rantebua, Tangdu, Ranteballa, Ta'bi, Tabang, Maindo up to the South and North Luwu by introducing a social institution which called in Toraja language: "To Unnirui 'Suke dibonga, To unkandei kandean pindan ", ie social institutions that make up good people's lives in the three social strata.
Middle region
Tangdilino together with Burake Tangngana spread the aluk to the middle region of Tana Toraja with a social institution "To unniru'i Suke dibonga, To ungkandei kandean pindan".
In accordance with the meaning and content in Aluk Todolo belief system, there are a number of issues relevant to management and environmental protection. If the reference traced, it would be found that there is a concept of management and preservation of the environment for Toraja people, the first set in the existing religious system and it covers almost all rites performed.
Tana Toraja Dances
Ritual act of Aluk Todolo in fulfilling religious rules tangible on the cult of Puang Matua, Deata or To Mambali Puang, manifested in traditional art forms like dance, singing, music, art literature, carving and sculpture.
Art that is appreciated always associated with Aluk Rambu Tuka' and Aluk Rambu Solo'. In general, the kinds of art are staged specifically for each activity of traditional rituals, both Rambu Tuka 'and Rambu Solo'. But there is also type of arts that is staged in both kinds of rituals. There is a type of art called 'Basse Bubung, is the art which may be performed at the joy ceremony Aluk Rampe Matallo and grief at the event Aluk Rampe Matampu'.
Almost all kinds of art are staged is a mix of several kinds of art, such as a combination of sound art with dance, dance with music, or songs to the art of music.
Type of art that have been developed in Tana Toraja cultural society such as: Ma'gellu Dance originally developed in the District of Pangalla 'about 45 km to the east of the city of Rantepao and usually staged at a special ceremony called Ma'Bua', relating to the finishing of Toraja traditional house (Tongkonan), or the family have been held a great Rambu Solo' ceremony (Rapasaan Sapu Randanan).
Currently, Ma'gellu' dance also often performed at the wedding ceremony, thanksgiving harvests, and at the event of receptioning honored guest. This dance is performed by young women with an odd number and accompanied by the rhythm of drums that beat by young men who were four people. Clothing and accessories used are specifically for the dancer with jewelry made of gold and silver, like Gold Keris / Sarapang Bulawan, Kandaure, Sa'pi 'Ulu', Tali Tarrung, Fur Bawan, Rara ', Mastura, Manikkata, Oran-Oran, Lola' Pali' Gaapong, Komba Boko' and others.
Dance Boneballa'/ Ondo Samalele', just like Ma'gellu' dance, is also the sort joy dance that is usually staged in the thanksgiving ceremony, gratitude for the success of a large family in completing the reconstruction (rehabilitation or restoration) of their tongkonan (Traditional Houses of toraja). The ceremony is usually called Merok, usually also associated with the completion of a family held a great Rambu Solo ceremoy 'mangrapai' / sapu Randanan. Bone Balla' danced by women and girls who are the families who came from the same tongkonan. This dance is accompanied by a drum beat rhythm known as Oni Oni Tumburaka and Tuntunpitu. Boneballa Dance always accompanied by lyrics of a song called Passengo / poets worship to God. Clothes of dancers are special cothes and also wear the same jewelry with Ma'gellu' dancers but more fitted again with the decorations: Sissin Ake', Tida, tida, Dodo Tannung Pamiring, Bayu Paruki 'and Passapu. Boneballa Dance 'concludes with a mass dance which was followed by dozens of families.
....Read More...
Almost all kinds of art are staged is a mix of several kinds of art, such as a combination of sound art with dance, dance with music, or songs to the art of music.
Type of art that have been developed in Tana Toraja cultural society such as: Ma'gellu Dance originally developed in the District of Pangalla 'about 45 km to the east of the city of Rantepao and usually staged at a special ceremony called Ma'Bua', relating to the finishing of Toraja traditional house (Tongkonan), or the family have been held a great Rambu Solo' ceremony (Rapasaan Sapu Randanan).
Currently, Ma'gellu' dance also often performed at the wedding ceremony, thanksgiving harvests, and at the event of receptioning honored guest. This dance is performed by young women with an odd number and accompanied by the rhythm of drums that beat by young men who were four people. Clothing and accessories used are specifically for the dancer with jewelry made of gold and silver, like Gold Keris / Sarapang Bulawan, Kandaure, Sa'pi 'Ulu', Tali Tarrung, Fur Bawan, Rara ', Mastura, Manikkata, Oran-Oran, Lola' Pali' Gaapong, Komba Boko' and others.
Dance Boneballa'/ Ondo Samalele', just like Ma'gellu' dance, is also the sort joy dance that is usually staged in the thanksgiving ceremony, gratitude for the success of a large family in completing the reconstruction (rehabilitation or restoration) of their tongkonan (Traditional Houses of toraja). The ceremony is usually called Merok, usually also associated with the completion of a family held a great Rambu Solo ceremoy 'mangrapai' / sapu Randanan. Bone Balla' danced by women and girls who are the families who came from the same tongkonan. This dance is accompanied by a drum beat rhythm known as Oni Oni Tumburaka and Tuntunpitu. Boneballa Dance always accompanied by lyrics of a song called Passengo / poets worship to God. Clothes of dancers are special cothes and also wear the same jewelry with Ma'gellu' dancers but more fitted again with the decorations: Sissin Ake', Tida, tida, Dodo Tannung Pamiring, Bayu Paruki 'and Passapu. Boneballa Dance 'concludes with a mass dance which was followed by dozens of families.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)