Analysis of Seloko Cultural Values Marriage Traditions of the Community of Rantau Panjang Village, Merangin, Jambi

Abstract

This research was conducted to find the cultural values in the soloko wedding customs of Rantau Panjang village, Muara Siau District, Merangin Regency, Jambi. This research uses a qualitative approach. The sources of data/information used in this research are traditional heads, traditional stakeholders and several traditional village documents. Based on research results, it has been found that the traditional seloko of Rantau Panjang village has very high cultural values, both values towards oneself, towards fellow humans and divine/spiritual values. Cultural values in humans' relationships with themselves include responsibility, hard work, honesty, patience, and respect for self-respect. Cultural values of spirituality include the value of devotion, love of prayer, and surrender to God's power. Cultural values in human relations with society include love, hope, mutual assistance, sacrifice and sincerity. Cultural values in human relations with other humans include responsibility, justice, sacrifice, and deliberation. Research has implications for the emergence of an obligation or necessity for the community (rantau Panjang village), the government and researchers to maintain and develop the traditional seloko so that its existence is more useful.