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The overseas Sasak Tribe community in Pasangkayu Regency maintains their traditional marriage customs, adapting them to multicultural conditions to preserve cultural identity and strengthen social relations. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To describe the sequential stages and socio-cultural functions of traditional marriage customs practiced by the Sasak community in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi.

September 5, 2026Open Access

The Stages of Implementing Marriage Customs in the Sasak Tribe Community in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi

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JHJusniati H SUSyahruddin Usman MTM. Yusuf T

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Qualitative ethnographic study reveals preserved traditional wedding stages among migrant Sasak groups, highlighting cultural adaptation and social solidarity in multicultural settings.

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To describe the sequential stages and socio-cultural functions of traditional marriage customs practiced by the Sasak community in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi.
Conducted a descriptive qualitative study using an ethnographic approach in Kasano Village and Lelejae Village, Pasangkayu Regency.
Purposively sampled informants, including traditional and religious leaders, brides, grooms, families, and participating community members.
Collected data via participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, validating results through source and technique triangulation.
Identified the persistence of nine core ceremonial stages: midang, merarik, sejati/mesejati, selabar, bait wali, sorong serah aji krama, nikah, nyongkolan, and begawe.
Documented critical cultural functions across stages, including partner introduction, family legitimation, honoring the bride's lineage, and strengthening communal solidarity.
Observed selective practical adaptations of rituals to local multicultural diaspora dynamics without compromising foundational ancestral values.

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H et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd48c6b95aff0620ec3ed https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22277391

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September 5, 2026Open Access

The Stages of Implementing Marriage Customs in the Sasak Tribe Community in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi

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Authors

JHJusniati H SUSyahruddin Usman MTM. Yusuf T

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Overview

Qualitative ethnographic study reveals preserved traditional wedding stages among migrant Sasak groups, highlighting cultural adaptation and social solidarity in multicultural settings.

Key Points

To describe the sequential stages and socio-cultural functions of traditional marriage customs practiced by the Sasak community in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi.
Conducted a descriptive qualitative study using an ethnographic approach in Kasano Village and Lelejae Village, Pasangkayu Regency.
Purposively sampled informants, including traditional and religious leaders, brides, grooms, families, and participating community members.
Collected data via participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, validating results through source and technique triangulation.
Identified the persistence of nine core ceremonial stages: midang, merarik, sejati/mesejati, selabar, bait wali, sorong serah aji krama, nikah, nyongkolan, and begawe.
Documented critical cultural functions across stages, including partner introduction, family legitimation, honoring the bride's lineage, and strengthening communal solidarity.
Observed selective practical adaptations of rituals to local multicultural diaspora dynamics without compromising foundational ancestral values.

Cite This Study

H et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd48c6b95aff0620ec3ed https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22277391

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