Rituals in acculturation of islam and local traditions of the Bajo Tribe in Gorontalo

• Published in: Etnosia (Online) Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 302 - 313
• Main Authors: Purnama, Andi Oktami Dewi Artha Ayu, Yusuf, Andi Muhammad, Amelia, Lia, Ibrahim, Muhammad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hasanuddin University 31.12.2023
• Subjects: Bajo Ethnic Group; Indigenous Knowledge; Religious Identity

This study investigates the process of assimilation of Islamic practices and indigenous customs inside the ceremonies conducted by the Bajo Tribe. The rites performed by the Bajo people encompass a fusion of Islamic tenets with their indigenous beliefs, specifically centered around their reverence f...