Local Wisdom Values In Rambu Solo' Ceremony as a Source of Student Character Development (Ethnographic Studies on Traditional Ceremonies of the Tana Toraja Community)

This study aims to analyze and describe the values of local wisdom in the implementation of the Tana Toraja community rambu solo' ceremony as a source of character development for students. This study uses a qualitative approach to ethnographic methods. The data collection techniques used participatory observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and triangulation. This study indicates that the rambu solo' ceremony is carried out in three general stages: preparation, implementation, and closing. At every step, there is a series of activities involving elements of the family, community groups, traditional leaders, community leaders, government, and religious leaders. Activities that take place during these stages create solid local wisdom values, namely; the value of togetherness (concern for others), mutual cooperation, discipline, religion, leadership, deliberation, mutual respect, creativity, responsibility, independence, compassion, solidarity, respect for ancestral heritage, art, and tolerance.