The Existence Of Memacak Tradition As A Da’wah Medium In Lombok (Structural-Functionalism Perspective)

Abstract

Social change and the development of the times are a challenge to the existence of cultural culture (local wisdom) today. The low interest of the generation due to the exposure of digitalization makes local wisdom gradually relatively abandoned. The cultural community's need for religion also cannot be denied. The existence of Memacak tradition as a medium of da'wah has its own place in people's lives. This research uses qualitative with a phenomenological approach through observation and documentation techniques. The result of this research is the existence of Memacak Tradition seen through the activities and roles attached to it. The function is as entertainment media, preaching media and warning (muhasabah) which is inseparable from the involvement of several elements, namely community and religious leaders as social control, Sabuk Belo customary institutions as a forum for potential empowerment, regeneration and cultural preservation by involving the community in various cultural events.