Analysis of Nias Cultural Values in Nias Folklore
Keywords:
Cultural, Values, FolkloreAbstract
Cultural values can be found through cultural traditions or oral literature that exist in society. One of the oral literatures is Nias folklore. Nias folklore has a main purpose and function in the social life of the community. The purpose of this study is to analyze the richness of the cultural values of the Nias tribe contained in 14 Nias folk tales. The method used is descriptive qualitative method with stages of data reduction, presenting data, and compiling research conclusions. The data obtained from the research stages were validated by triangulation. Based on the research method, it has been found that the cultural values contained in folklore are the value of the belief system, social system, knowledge system, language and communication symbol system, art, and the value of living equipment and technology systems. Based on the results of this study, the researcher suggests that every cultural wealth can be explored through various forms of oral literature. Because, every oral literature can be used as a source of value education, social institutions can even be used as local and national cultural wealth.
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