Nilai-nilai Filsafat dalam Upacara Pernikahan Etnis Pakpak Kota Sidikalang Kabupaten Dairi

Abstract

This paper aims to describe the historical development of the Pakpak Ethnic wedding ceremony and to describe the philosophical values contained in the Pakpak Ethnic wedding ceremony. This research is a qualitative research with the type of field research using a philosophical approach, so this research has a philosophical view research model in the field. This research was conducted in Sidikalang City, Dairi Regency. The primary data in this study were obtained directly through interviews. While the secondary data of this study was obtained through literature review. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The analysis used in this research is philosophical hermeneutic method, with methodical steps used are description, internal coherence, interpretation, and holistic. The results of this study reveal that the Pakpak Ethnic Wedding Ceremony ideally consists of; 1) Menerbeb Puhun atau Memerre Emas Pilihan; 2) Mengiririt/Mengindangi; 3) Tanda Burju (Tunangan); 4) Menglolo/Mengkata Utang; 5) Muat Nakan Peraduben; 6) Tangis Sijahe atau Tangis Berru Pangiren. The philosophical values contained in the marriage ceremony of the Pakpak ethnic community, namely: rational values (each stage of the implementation of the Pakpak ethnic wedding ceremony has a basic foundation that is in accordance with common sense or is conclusive, logical, and methodical), critical values (procedures for implementing the Pakpak ethnic wedding ceremony is open to review to suit the circumstances of the times), systematic values (the implementation of the Pakpak ethnic wedding ceremony is well structured or implemented), and universal values (the implementation of the Pakpak ethnic wedding ceremony can be affirmed by everyone or the whole world).