EKSISTENSI KOMUNITAS BISSU PADA MASYARAKAT DESA BONTOMATENE KECAMATAN SEGERI KABUPATEN PANGKAJENE KEPULAUAN SULAWESI SELATAN

Abstract

Indonesia is a multi-cultural country. South Sulawesi itself is known for its cultural diversity which is certainly rooted in the diversity of values that exist in its customary law society. The diversity of values in indigenous peoples in South Sulawesi is an ancestral heritage that has its own peculiarities.

One of the unique Bugis traditions that has been going on since ancient times until now is the existence of Bissu. Bissu itself does not fall into the male or female categories. Bissu's duties and role in every Bugis ceremony are as pastors or traditional stakeholders even though Bissu is a community that is highly respected by Bugis people, especially during the kingdom. But nowadays the existence and existence of the Bissu began to become extinct or as if lost and many experienced less sympathy treatment from religious and government in South Sulawesi, even often received repressive treatment. In addition to the extinction of the role and function of Bissu also experienced changes both the value and the form of culture.

Although the situation has changed, Bissu community still exists with all its shortcomings. The shrinking number of Bissu and the irregular implementation of traditional ceremonies caused the regeneration of Bissu to gain attention. Bissu's receding success has had an impact on the preservation of other Bugis culture and traditions. Bissu community as the identity of Bugis culture, which has been entrenched in people's lives is feared to be extinct.

Keywords: bissu, changes, existence