Analysis of the Form of Presentation and Meaning of Ho Hei Song in the Hunting Ceremony in the Community of Kampung Kawa, Labolewa Village
Author (s) : Flora Ceunfin; Margareta Sofyana Irma Kaet
Institution : Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang, Indonesia
Category : Article, IJMMU
Topics : Hunting; Ho Hei Song; Form of Presentation; Meaning
The Ho Hei song in the hunting ceremony has a coherent and contextual meaning with the
hunting process activities carried out by the Kawa people. The meaning of Ho Hei’s singing is related to
local social life. The purpose of this study is to find out the form of presentation and meaning of Ho Hei’s
singing in the hunting ceremony in the people of Kawa Village. This study uses a qualitative descriptive
method with an ethnographic method. Data collection was carried out by observation, interview and
documentation techniques. The subject of the study is a group of Kawa people consisting of old men, men
and young people. The results of the study show that 1) the form of presentation of Ho Hei singing in the
hunting ceremony has three stages, namely the initial stage (preparation), presentation (core) and end
(closing) 2) This song contains social meanings such as cooperation, mutual help, embracing and doing
good to others. This song contains contextual meanings, referential and connotative.
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