The Role Of Malesi In The Customary Structure Of Amahai Country (Study About Social And Cultural Functions)

Abstract

Study This aim For study role Malesi in structure customs the people of Negeri Amahai , in particular in context function social and cultural aspects . Malesi is part important in system kinship and government customs , which have task accompany and, if required , replace Lieutenant in various activity customs , including dance war ( Cakalele ). Research This use approach qualitative with technique data collection through observation and interviews deep to figures customs , such as the King of the Country, Saniri of the Country, Kapitan Soa, and Malesi from each question .Research result show that role Malesi No only nature symbolic , but also strategic in guard harmony social , preserving values culture , as well as bridge communication between about and between inhabitant custom . Function social Malesi seen in his contribution to deliberation customs , settlement conflict and coaching generation young . Meanwhile that , function cultural reflected in preservation tradition , delivery message symbolic , and reinforcement identity collective society . In the midst of current modernization , role Malesi experience challenges , but still relevant and necessary preserved through revitalization education custom and wise adaptation.