The Description of Cawir Metua in Karo Traditional Ceremony

Abstract

Description of Cawir Metua in Karo Traditional Ceremony. The purpose of this research is to find out the procedure and functions of Cawir Metua in Karo Traditional Ceremony. The method used by the writer in this study is qualitative description to obtain certain data by searching and collecting several books and journals related to the description of Cawir Metua. The writer conducted interviews with several people who understood the Cawir Metua tradition, and then described it. The procedure of Cawir Metua consist of three main parts, is : the initial procedure, the traditional ceremony, and the final procedure. There are three functions of Cawir Metua in this paper, is: 1. Giving respect and appreciation to the deceased; 2. Strengthening kinship in the family; 3. Maintaining cultural heritage.