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Abstract

This paper discusses the sakaiba ritual procession in Minahasa which is carried out every year by the Christian community to welcome the New Year. The research was conducted in Taratara village, Tomohon, North Sulawesi. This study focuses on the significance and meaning of the sakaiba ritual procession within the context of the hybridization of contemporary religious culture in Minahasa. By using the theoretical concepts of ritual and dramaturgy, as well as applying the descriptive qualitative methods, this research found that the sakaiba ritual procession is a liminal hinge that allows a peaceful encounter between the ancient Minahasa traditions and the Christian faith. This hinge promotes a contemporary Minahasa religious culture that is inclusive and transformative in the face of other cultural and religious elements present in their history and real life experiences.

Bahasa Abstract

Tulisan ini membahas prosesi ritual sakaiba di Minahasa yang dilakukan setiap tahun oleh komunitas Kristen dalam menyambut tahun baru. Lokasi penelitian di Desa Taratara, Tomohon, Sulawesi Utara. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada esensi dan makna prosesi ritual sakaiba dalam hibridisasi budaya keagamaan kontemporer di Minahasa. Dengan menggunakan konsep teoretis ritual dan dramaturgi serta metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa prosesi ritual saikaiba merupakan engsel liminal yang memungkinkan perjumpaan secara damai antara tradisi tua Minahasa dan iman Kristen. Engsel inilah yang menggerakkan kultur keagamaan kontemporer Minahasa yang inklusif transformatif terhadap unsur-unsur budaya dan keagamaan lain yang hadir di dalam historisitas dan faktualitas mereka.

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