Social Solidarity the Robo-Robo Tradition

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine the bonds of social solidarity between communities that exist in the Robo-robo tradition in Sungai Kakap Village, Sungai Kakap District, Kubu Raya Regency. The Robo-robo tradition is a tradition of repelling reinforcements which is carried out every Wednesday of the month of Safar by the people of Sungai Kakap Village. This tradition shows that society has alternative ways to prevent problems that have been passed down from generation to generation. Robots can be used as useful knowledge for living life now and in the future. This research aims to explore information about the strong bonds of social solidarity that exist between communities in Sungai Kakap Village during the Robo-robo traditional celebration. The research methods used are direct observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Meanwhile, data analysis in this study used nine informants consisting of three core informants and six supporting informants. The results of this research show that in the Robo-robo tradition there are strong bonds of social solidarity between ethnicities, tribes and races who support each other. The implementation of the Robo-robo tradition is considered positive by the people of Sungai Kakap Village because it can increase feelings of gratitude, strengthen a sense of unity and oneness, build a sense of mutual cooperation, and increase a sense of family and friendship. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the fact that the Robo-robo tradition has a positive impact in strengthening ties of friendship and strengthening unity between tribes and ethnic groups in Sungai Kakap Village, Sungai Kakap District, Kubu Raya Regency.