Education in Saliwang Banua (Educational Overview in Dining Procedures at The Tulude Ceremony)

EDUCATION IN SALIWANG BANUA
EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW IN DINING PROCEDURES AT THE TULUDE CEREMONY

Syalomita I. Lelet, 19091102114
English Department/Faculty of Humanities
Sam Ratulangi University
Intansyalomita00@gmail.com

Abstract

Indonesia is a country rich in culture. Starting from Sabang to Merauke, there are various types of culture that have their own characteristics. Culture is a way of life that develops in a community group where this way of life is maintained and passed on from generation to generation. One of them is the Procedure for Eating at the Tulude Ceremony. 

The problem raised in writing this assignment is about how the people of the Sangihe archipelago hold this traditional ceremony. The purpose of this study itself is to find out how the form of the implementation of the Tulude ceremony is.

The type of this research is descriptive which is expected to provide an overview to the readers. As for the type of approach the researcher uses qualitative methods because in this study it does not require calculations. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and the use of document materials from both print and mass media.

From these results it can be seen that this activity was organized by the people of the Sangihe Archipelago with the aim of showing their gratitude to God Almighty for guiding and blessing the previous year, and who had allowed them to be in the new year, with gratitude this is "Saliwang Banua" held

Keywords : Saliwang Banua, Sangihe Traditional Ceremony, Tulude, Culture, Education

I. INTRODUCTION.
As for what is meant by "saliwang banua" and education, it is described at the beginning of this article, so that it becomes a reference in understanding it

1. "Saliwang Banua".

Is another name for "Tulude", now known as the People's Party in the land of Sangihe. Referring to this understanding, the subject and or the perpetrator is the Sangihe community. That means, the education contained in the "saliwang banua" eating procedure is a tradition of the Sangihe land community.

   What is "saliwang banua done" for? That is to be grateful for the generosity of God who has guided the direction and blessed the previous year, and who has allowed us to be in His new year of grace. It is in this awareness of gratitude that "saliwang banpua" is held.  

2. Education.
KBBI : pen*di*dik*an
the process of changing the attitude and behavior of a person or group of people in an effort to mature human beings through teaching and training efforts; process, method, act of educating. Referring to an understanding like this, it needs to be emphasized because existing habits can be lost with time. For this reason, "Saliwang Banua" is always held in order to educate these Millennials.

Writing purpose.
Observing other mentions of "Tulude" is "saliwang banua" which means People's Party, so I am compelled to address the educational value behind the procedure for eating in the ritual, because it clearly contains the behavior of a person or group of sangihe people through eating arrangements at "Saliwang banua".

The true value contained in every "saliwang banua" eating process is well preserved and is opened every year when it is done. This is where the problem is, because of tradition and its purpose, make it done once a year, and when it is done, the values contained are demonstrated in the procession, but are rarely explained, so that the value of education is not read well. 

The purpose of this paper is that these values are exposed to the surface into real wealth in the process of education for the Sangihe community, not limited to a procession at a banquet.

Formulation of the problem
1. How about the pre-serving done?
1). The food menu is prepared by the community from their respective homes. Each family procures materials and processes them with joy to the best of their ability. Usually,
menus made typical of the Sangihe area: Sago, grilled fish, Vegetable gedi / hameng, and tubers (natural), however, nowadays the national menu is often served.

2). Under directly by the family to the ward or place where this traditional event is held or what is called "saliwang banua".
The prepared menu is usually brought directly by the family who made it to the Saliwang Banua location. Everything is done with pleasure, there is a kind of pride to be a part of saliwang banua.

3).Menu cake "Tamo". This one menu is the center of special attention, starting from the way it is made, how to proceed to the location, how to serve it, and the prayer literature when cutting. All treatments in it are full of messages of gratitude and prayers of hope.

2. How about the presentation procession?
1).The menu is served on the table.
2). There is an arrangement and a way of serving
3). People eat from all available tables, because every family can eat from other family tables, other kelurahan and/or other sub-districts.
4). People eat around the table, mingling, in joy. There is a sense of joy when someone eats the food served. At that time, social relations and brotherhood seemed to be strengthened again.
5). Before eating pray together. Thanking the Almighty for all His Blessings for guiding the old year, so that they may be in the new year, and also praying for them to be blessed in the future.

3. Is there anything else to do after the Tulude traditional event is over?
Easter is the usual presentation of the people directly:
1).Clean the environment.
2).Dismantle the tent.
3).Continuing work activities, with socio-society and brotherhood values that have been strengthened again.
Conclusion
"Saliwang banua" is full of universal socio-religious education messages, which should be preserved, including:
1. The value of mutual support
2. The value of serving each other
3. Appreciate value
4. The value of mutual cooperation.
5. The value of brotherhood.

    It is full of religious education background, because "saliwang banua" is motivated by the gratitude of the Sangihe land community for all the graces of God, the Creator of the universe.

If we talk about food, then we will immediately be led to the subject of satisfying the sense of taste, including satisfying our hunger. It turns out that the "saliwang banua" meal procedure is not only to satisfy hunger, but there is also a message that educates the characteristics of the sangihe people, so that they remain sensitive to the presence of other people. 

The sensitivity that is manifested to make our relationship with each other without limits, is well developed. Relationships penetrate the boundaries of social status, even religion. Isn't this a wonderful thing, revealed in a dining setting, where people from various personality backgrounds Relationships penetrate the boundaries of social status, even religion. 

This is an extraordinary thing, a disclosure in the order of eating, where people from various backgrounds sit happily in gratitude for a dish from the Creator. In Saliwang banua, think about the greatness of a meal in a community.

Reference
Olden Ambui, (2022) Sangihe customary body