Jenis dan Fungsi Oles pada Etnik Batak Pakpak: Kajian Kearifan Lokal

Abstract

This thesis is entitled, "Types and Functions of Oles in the Batak Pakpak Ethnic Group, a Study of Local Wisdom". The purpose of this thesis is to describe the types of ointments in the Batak Pakpak ethnic group and to describe the local wisdom contained in each ointment of the Batak Pakpak ethnic group. The theory used in this thesis is the theory of local wisdom by Robert Sibarani. The research method used is a qualitative research method with an interactive model. The results obtained in this thesis, namely Based on the results of the research that has been conducted, there are 7 types of ointments in the Batak Pakpak ethnic group, namely Oles Perdabaitak, Oles Sorisori Sampur, Oles Pelangpelang, Oles Takaltakal, Oles Perbunga Mbacang, Oles Cumancuman, Oles Sidosdos. The functions of the ethnic Batak Pakpak ointment include (1) Oles Perdabaitak functions as a blessing in the form of "upah puhun" at the traditional merbayo "wedding" ceremony and as an expression of gratitude at the traditional males bulung tutupa ceremony, (2) Oles Sorisori Sampur functions as an expression of gratitude in the form of "kaing siso siat" at the traditional merbayo "wedding" ceremony and as a blessing at the mengrumbang ceremony, (3) Oles Pelangpelang functions as a gift and expression of gratitude in the form of gaji turang "brother to sister" at the traditional merbayo "wedding" ceremony, and an expression of gratitude in the form of penelangken mbellen "eldest sister from the father" at the traditional merbayo "wedding" ceremony, (4) Oles Takaltakal functions as a dowry in the form of takal ujuken "gift to the woman" at the traditional merbayo "wedding" ceremony, (5). Oles Perbunga Mbacang serves as an expression of gratitude in the form of a “father's sister” wage at the “wedding” ceremony, (6). Oles Cumancuman serves as a sign of separation in the form of a spoiled child wage at the “wedding” ceremony, (7). Oles Sidosdos is a blessing in the form of an empung wage at the “wedding” ceremony. Overall local wisdom in the Oles of the Batak Pakpak ethnic group includes welfare and peace, namely hard work, health, trustworthiness, and gratitude.