<![CDATA[Ngawuwuh is a local cultural tradition of the Mulakeudeu community, Sukalaksana Village, Sucinaraja District, Garut Regency, that combines religious rites, collective activities, and the communal consumption of ginger-based herbal drink and food. This study aimed to describe the implementation of the Ngawuwuh procession and analyze the philosophical meanings embedded in its rites, materials, and communal practices. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were obtained through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and field notes involving customary leaders, religious figures, community members, and other participants. Data were analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing, while credibility was maintained through source and method triangulation. The findings show that Ngawuwuh has developed from Hajat Lembur into a four-day cultural festival consisting of Ritus, Ngabumbang, Kawin Cai, and the culminating Ngawuwuh procession. Philosophically, the tradition expresses gratitude to God, brotherhood, equality, mutual cooperation, environmental awareness, and respect for ancestors. Ginger symbolizes spirit and strength; coconut signifies usefulness; nira represents livelihood and divine provision; palm sugar symbolizes the sweetness of life; and lemongrass represents simplicity and balance. The tradition therefore functions not only as cultural preservation but also as a medium for transmitting collective identity and social solidarity across generations.]]>
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