KATAB KEBAHAN: LEGACY ANTI-CONFLICT OF ISLAMIC SOCIETY IN ULU RIVER MELAWI

Abstract

This article proves that The KatabKebahan ethnic group in Melawi, West Kalimantan, although “already” is labeled as an ethnic group that is stubborn and steadfast in defending their beliefs (kerampak). However, there is a persistent effort from the Kebahan community to "change" the label by preserving several traditions as its antithesis. This article proves that the word Kebahan is always identified with the vernacular is proven to be true. The data also proves that there are three antitheses of kerampak, namely berrang, bepantun, and belaya. Of the three, classical poetry is spoken in the "old language" and is full of magical expressions that are often used as a medium of treatment. In addition to several traditions as described previously, here are some of the legacy of the anti-conflictthe KatabKebahan community: thetradition, ma'ik namely cooperation without distinguishing between religious boundaries, the bejopai, thetradition ngawa' as a sign of the psychological strength and character of the KatabKebahan community, who are forgiving and don't like to bestupid." Thislegacy social complemented by maintaining tembawang and kelokak as the "big house" of the KatabKebahan community that can guarantee life for all its citizens. With all and all of their strong psychological ties, they agreed to maintain tembawang and kelokak as social and economic guarantees and investments which in time will become capital heritages for the next generation. <В 

Keywords:

KatabKebahan, Anti-conflict Tradition, Inland Community.