The Meanings of Communal Space Patterns in the Kaluppini Traditional Area, Enrekang Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

Communal open spaces in the Kaluppini community in Indonesia are called datte-datte. This study aims to reveal the meanings of the communal open space patterns in the Kaluppini customary area in the Kaluppini Village, Enrekang Regency, Indonesia. It uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The findings show that in the implementation of the Maccera To Manurung traditional event, the datte-datte consisted of 5 aspects. They are as follows. • The main space of Maccera To Manurung serve as the center of Maccera to Manurung traditional activities with a series of activities such as tudang ada', massumajo, dance pajjaga massisemba, and kumande samaturu. specifically for traditional holders and guests of honor. • Kaju lamba' is a place to carry out traditional rituals marked by giving yellow leaves around the kaju lamba' • The so'diang gandang space which functions as a place to put the drums will then be played in turn by the traditional stakeholders and the community with a certain rhythm. • To Manurung is the symbol space for the descendants. • The mappadendang space is a place to put the mortar and pestle used by the traditional uncles and the community in performing mappadendang attractions as the traditional dance from the Kaluppini community. These meanings of communal space patterns indicate togetherness and holiness