Walasuji^s Transformation Opportunities in Today^s Life
Ulfah Nafi^ah, Fajar Ciptandi

Telkom University

Abstract

The existence of tradition in today^s life faces many challenges to be able to continue to live. Likewise with Walasuji, a tradition that was born from the Bugis Makassar community, carries a number of local wisdom values that should be preserved. This research was conducted to find out how Walasuji^s transformation opportunities are based on the characteristics of his current environment. To analyze the transformation opportunities of Walasuji, this study uses the Innovation Guiding Limas method, with data collection techniques qualitatively gathered in the form of interviews, observations and literature studies. The results of the study show that there is an opportunity for Walasuji transformation by changing its traditional teaching strategy, adding its traditional environment, removing/replacing artefacts with new forms, while maintaining its traditional culture. The results of this study are useful for designers or cultural activists as a guide in efforts to transform Walasuji in accordance with the changing times in their environment.

Keywords: Tradition, Transformation, Walasuji

Topic: Other Social Sciences and Humanities