Toqdoang Posi, Symbol Firmness People Mandar

The most sacred tribal house Mandar is to'doang posi '. To'doang posi 'comes from the word to'doang (pole houses) and posi' (center) or the main pillars that are in the middle of the house. It is believed to be a central pillar of the house or the house where the soul resides.

When building a house, people Mandar start by making a frame along its to'doang posi'. Typically, they prayed together while providing a variety of offerings to be enjoyed after the ritual. Offerings of rice of glutinous rice (songkol), green bean porridge (Ule-Ule), as well as bananas are placed near the pole. As a mandatory ritual incense ignited and were among the Mandar typical food.

Many versions about the meaning of to'doang posi '; when talking about the pole as a symbol. There is a version that says to'doang posi 'is the liaison between the owner of the home with the Lord. There is also linking with the letter Hijaiyah. The pole is alif. That is a different version.

If to'doang posi 'is defined as the letters alif, is associated with the story of Sayyidina Ali. as narrated by Hussein Bin Ali. According to Sayyidina Ali, the first letter in the Arabic script means no god but Allah the Most of Life and Most Robust. It shows to'doang posi 'is an essential and fundamental principles of truth that comes from God is maintained by the firm, as solid, as well as strong, upright as to'doang posi'.

Robustness is in line with the principles of human character Mandar during this time. Especially sailors. They are very persistent, never afraid to face the storm though. Sandeq his boat alongside (outrigger boat typical Mandar), they were able to penetrate the wind and cleave the sea.

Robustness also flow through Women Mandar. They are known to be very brave to face all the trials, including while waiting for her husband from overseas. Perhaps setabah reef in the bay Mandar every day buffeted by ferocious waves.

Strong character, it can also be found in the late Baharuddin Lopa themselves. Lopa during his tenure as Attorney General is highly respected. That is because his integrity, because the principle is solid. Lopa never quoting the ancestors of people Mandar: "You can lose everything, but one that should not until you lose, siri ', self-esteem". And indeed, late in his life to prove the robustness Lopa self sustaining siri 'it.

To'doang posi 'not just the main pillars supporting traditional house Mandar. Moreover, to'doang posi 'became a symbol ketekatan, resilience, robustness, and resilience in practice Mandar culture and religion. Symbols are very great and must be embraced by the indigenous residents Mandar.

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