Kure: Cultural Tradition as A Means of Devotional Catholic in Neomuti

Abstract

This study aims to explore the influence of the Kure' tradition on the faith of the people in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Noemuti Parish, what are the factors that cause the emergence of the dynamics of the Kure' tradition and its relevance to the faith life of the people of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Noemuti Parish. The research method used is a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. To achieve the expected results in this study also used interpretation and data analysis. The results of the study revealed, First, with the existence of kure' activities, traditional leaders emerged who had serious work, responsibilities as tribal chiefs, fresh creative intelligence, who had demonstrated their commitment and impressive performance. Second, as the driving force for the mobilization of the people who seem to have more potential, they are no longer spectators, participants, but as a creative leader. These traditional elders are a group that cares and is able to move the hearts of the people while guarding against power and rulers and still paying attention to the unity and harmony between individuals within the tribe and between tribes in Noemuti.