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Sand and The City: The historical geography of sand mining in Jeneberang River and its relation to urban development in South Sulawesi Kusumaningrum, Dwiyanti; Hafsari, Tria Anggita; Syam, Lukman
ETNOSIA : Jurnal Etnografi Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Hasanuddin University.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31947/etnosia.v6i2.17918

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This exploratory research aims to elaborate the historical geography of sand mining in Jeneberang River and analyze its relation to urban development in South Sulawesi. This paper attempts to comprehensively explain and enrich the literature on Jeneberang start from physical setting of Jeneberang River to the history of Makassar and transformation of traditional houses to explain how sand perceived as a commodity and how sand mining has developed. We use a qualitative approach that emphasizes the interpretation of spatiotemporal morphology of sandbanks in Jeneberang River and investigate sand mining activities from time to time. The method consists of a study of Jeneberang historical literature, spatiotemporal analysis, in-depth interviews, and field observations. We find that sands have started to become a commodity since urban development began in South Sulawesi. With volcanic and marine sedimentary rocks dominate the region and the braided river morphology, Jeneberang River is rich of sand and gravel materials. The ‘modern’ architecture brought by the Dutch and South Sulawesi rebellion in 1950 has affected major transformation from wooden traditional houses to concrete-building houses, which indirectly affect the sand mining activities in Jeneberang. No more wooden and bamboo or palm leaves, but sand and gravel for concrete materials. In the current context, Makassar’s rapid urbanization and economic growth in have increased the demand of building materials from Jeneberang River. In addition, rapid urbanization has also been changed the livelihoods of local communities, especially in the suburb to cope with the urban development. Many people who previously work as farmers are now becoming sand miners because they perceive that sand mining is more profitable than agriculture.
The symbolic meaning of the Akkatere tradition for the indigenous people of the Kajang community Mandjarreki, Sakaruddin; Syam, Lukman; Andriyani, Riska
ETNOSIA : Jurnal Etnografi Indonesia Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Hasanuddin University.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31947/etnosia.v8i1.23438

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This research aims to describe the empirical reality surrounding the implementation of unique traditions. Unique because Akkatere (cutting hair) is claimed as a ritual activity that is aligned with the implementation of the pilgrimage. All individuals or families who have performed Akkatere are considered to have performed the pilgrimage. This research is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Data sources include village heads, traditional leaders, and community leaders who understand this tradition. Methods of data collection include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the Akkattere tradition is carried out by individuals who are economically capable, of traditional descent, and still obedient to the tide. The implementation process begins with apparungrungi and ends with the distribution of dallekang. The meaning of the Akkattere tradition includes; rituals of worshiping God, respecting ancestors, respecting customs, strengthening ties of friendship, and giving alms.