<![CDATA[In essence, this study aims to determine how the tradition of giving the title adok is carried out in the marriage of the Lampung Saibatin Marga Dantaran indigenous community in Penengahan Village, South Lampung, which is very important in maintaining the cultural identity or culture and social structure of the local community. The title adok is a customary title given to individuals according to their position and function in the Saibatin community structure and the granting of the title as a form of respect as well as recognition of the role and responsibility of individuals in the Marga Dantaran community. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach using data collection techniques through direct interviews with traditional leaders, participatory observation, and documentation. The results of the study show that the granting of customary titles is carried out through a wedding ceremony process that has meaning and cultural values and social structures, so that this tradition functions as a symbol of recognition of a person’s social status in the Lampung Saibatin Marga Dantaran community. The sustainability of the tradition of giving the title adok is very dependent on the active role of traditional leaders to maintain the implementation of the tradition so that it remains in accordance with the meaning and values of the original culture of Saibatin Marga Dantaran in Penengahan Village, South Lampung.]]>
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