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This study aimed to determine the cultural roles of buffalos (Bubalusbubalis) in Toraja society and their importance for the communities in RandanBatu village of South Makale Sub District, TanaToraja. The collecting data strategyis primary and secondary data. The informants were ten people and consists of the community members and the traditional leaders in RandanBatu. The result of the study showed that buffalos in RandanBatu played two significant roles. The role is traditional ceremonies requirement and part of thefarming system. While the importance of Buffalowas determined by economic, social, and cultural aspects, of which economic aspect as the most dominant.
Keywords:
Role, importance, buffalo, culture
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"Role and Value of Buffalo for Culture Society Toraja in South Sulawesi", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.2, Issue 11, page no.28 - 33, November-2017, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1711004.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR1711004
Registration ID:170829
Published In: Volume 2 Issue 11, November-2017
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Page No: 28 - 33
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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