Review Journal of Education and Social Science Research (RJESSR)

Moanggo: Local Wisdom of Tolaki Oral Literature

E-ISSN: 2437-3594

P-ISSN: 2447-6546

DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/820

The Tolaki people use oral literature in various traditional ceremonies. One form of oral literature of the Tolaki tribal community that inhabits the mainland of Southeast Sulawesi is Moanggo. Moanggo oral literature consists of several types, according to the traditional ceremonies carried out. This study aims to describe semiotic codes and local wisdom values in Moanggo oral literature, at wedding ceremonies. The research data source is Moanggo oral speech in wedding ceremonies in the Tolaki tribal community. Data were collected using recording and transcription techniques. Data analysis used the concept of Barthes' semiotic code. The results of the study are as follows. First, the semiotic codes in Moanggo oral literature, namely: (1) narrative code; (2) topographical code; (3) rhetorical code; (4) onomastic code; (5) phatic code; (6) axiomatic code; (7) semis code; (8) metalinguistic code; and (9) symbolic code. Second, the local wisdom values in Moanggo are: the value of agreement; (2) the value of respect; (3) the value of gratitude and sincerity; (4) the value of ethics; (5) the value of obedience or loyalty; and (6) the value of politeness. The value of local wisdom in Moanggo oral literature describes the implementation of marriage customs in accordance with Islamic law. 

Keyword(s) Moanggo, Oral Literature, Tolaki.
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