Nilai Tradisi Mangupa Pangaranto pada Masyarakat Perantau Batak Toba Desa Meat Kecamatan Tampahan Kabupaten Toba Samosir

Abstract

The mangupa pangaranto tradition is a Toba Batak traditional ceremony which is carried out when there are relatives who want to go abroad, but in the people of Meat Village this tradition is carried out when welcoming relatives who visit or return from overseas. This research is focused on migrants from this village. This study aims to look at the socio-cultural values contained in the implementation of the Mangupa Pangaranto tradition. The method used in this research is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The technique for determining informants was purposive sampling technique. The theoretical basis used in this study is the Theory of Social Action put forward by Max Weber. Weber stated that action is a subjective meaning to open and closed behavior that is subjective considering the behavior of others. The results of this study indicate that in the implementation of the mangupa pangaranto tradition, the people who are present as participants or actors can be analyzed into a social action based on several types of action, namely traditional action, instrumental rationality action, value rationality action, and affective action. In this study, other results were found, namely first, the social action theory expressed by Max Weber revealed that in carrying out the mangupa pangaranto tradition, each process has meaning and behind the meaning contained, it is hoped that it can bring blessings to an individual who participates. This meaning has been believed and trusted by the community since long ago because this tradition is an inheritance. Second, the implementation of the mangupa pangaranto tradition involves many individuals from various groups. The involvement of other people outside the family who have activities, is considered to have their respective duties and roles. Third, the mangupa pangaranto tradition contains socio-cultural values that are created because of the interactions that occur when this tradition is carried out.