The Ceremony of Mangongkal holi in Batak Toba society, Samosir : Lontung
THE CEREMONY OF MANGONGKAL HOLI IN BATAK TOBA SOCIETY,
SAMOSIR: LONTUNG
A PAPER
BY :
RANI MONIKA SITUMORANG
REG. NO : 142202014
DIPLOMA- III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
MEDAN
2017
Universitas Sumatera Utara
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum
NIP : 19630216 198903 1 003
Submitted to Faculty of Culture Studies
University of Sumatera Utara
In partial fulfillment of the requirement for Diploma III
In English Study Program
Approved by
Head of English Diploma Study Program
Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum
NIP : 19571002198601 2 003
Approved by the Diploma III of English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Studies, University of Sumatera Utara
As a Paper for the Diploma III Examintion
Accepted by the board of examination in partial fulfillment of requirement for
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The Diploma III Examination of the Diploma III of English Study Program, Faculty of
Culture Study, University Sumatera Utara
The Examination is held on :
Faculty of Culture study University of Sumatera Utara
Dean,
Dr. Budi Agustono, M.S
NIP : 19600805198703 1 001
Board of Exeminers :
Signed
1.Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum (Head of English Study Program ………………..
2.Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum (Supervisor)
………………..
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AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I am RANI MONIKA SITUMORANG declare that I am the sole author of this paper.
Except references are made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material
published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which I have
qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person‟s work has been used without due acknowledgment in the main text
of the paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in
any tertiary education.
Signed
: ……………
Date
: ……………
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COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
: RANI MONIKA SITUMORANG
Title of paper
: THE CEREMONY OF MANGONGKAL HOLI IN
BATAK TOBA SOCIETY, SAMOSIR: LONTUNG
Qualification
: D-III / Ahli Madya
Study Program
: English
1. I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the
discretion of the librarian of the Diploma III English Department Faculty of
Culture Study USU on the understanding that users are made aware of their
obligation under law of the Republic Indonesian
2. I am not willing that my papers be made available for reproduction.
Signed
: ……………
Date
: ……………
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ABSTRAK
Kertas karya ini berjudul “The Ceremony of Mangongkal holi in Batak Toba
society, Samosir : Lontung”. Mangongkal holi merupakan salah satu kebiasaan
masyarakat Batak Toba, kebiasaan ini dianggap juga sebagai suatu acara adat yang
ingin mengangkat tulang belulang leluhur ketempat yang lebih baik. Mangongkal holi
dianggap sebagi tanda penghormatan kepada keluarga yang telah meninggal. Acara
adat mangongkal holi mencerminkan keyakinan bahwa seseorang akan mendapat
hidup yang lebih baik, menghargai warisan budaya dan menghormati yang lebih tua.
Metode yag digunkan dalam menyusun kertas karya ini adalah baca, catat, dan
deskripsikan.
Kata kunci : Mangongkal holi
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ABSTRACT
The paper is entitled "The Ceremony of Mangongkal holi in the Batak Toba society,
Samosir: Lontung". Mangongkal holi is one of the community habits of Batak Toba,
and this custom is also considered as a traditional event that wants to lift the ancestral
bones to a better place. Mangongkal holi is considered a tribute to the deceased
family. The traditional event of Mangongkal holi reflects the belief that someone will
get a better life, appreciate cultural heritage and respect for the old.
The methods used in composing this paper are read, write, and describe.
Keywords : Mangongkal holi
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, all honors and worship just for almighty God, jesus Christ for his
blessing and giving me health, strength and capability to accomplish this paper as ne
of the requirement to get Diploma III certificate from English Department Faculty of
Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara. Thank you father because of your blood
I can save from sins, get a new life and be your child.
After that I would like to express a deep gratitude an appreciation to :
1. The head of Faculty f Cultural Study, University of Sumatera Utara Dr.
Syahron Lubus, M.A
2. The head of English Diploma program, Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis,
M.Hum Who has paid attention, guided and supported me in finishing my
study.
3. Drs. Parlindungan Purba , M.Hum, my supervisor who has given advices,
suggestions, guidances, and helpings in writing this paper.
4. Thanks to all lectures who have guided and given valuable knowledge,
advice during the years of my study and experience that you have shared
to me.
For beloved people in my life :
5. My parents, Gimrot Situmorang and Rospita Manik. I deeply thank you
for endless loves, supports, advices and prayers for me. I love you so
much, I can‟t survive until this time without both of you. I will struggle
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hard to make you happy, be your best daughter, and create your happiest
smiling by my behavior and achievement.
6. To all big Situmorang and Ambarita families, my aunt and uncle thank
you so much for your helping and supported me in finishing my study.
7. My brother and my sister Putri lelis Situmorang, Riko Saputra
Situmorang, and Franheid Ariski Situmorang who has given me support,
care, motivation and understanding me. Thank you so much, thank you for
loving me.
8. My Family in PD. Maranatha teach me in character and vision in my life
and care all about me. Thank you for my sister and brother Winda
Situmeang, Novauli Gultom, Daniel Sirait, Rut Nainggolan, Trina Saragih
and Ruth Pakpahan willing to be formed in character and belief on our
small group Siloam and Lemuel in PD. Maranatha, I Love you all like our
Father Jesus Christ who first Love. Thank you for all the sad, happy, and
keep spirit my Love , Do the best and keep beauty and handsome in Jesus.
9. Thank to my bestfriends Mita anisya Hutasuhut, Safama Sipayung, Yana
Novalin, Naomi Simorangkir, Desy Mayasari, Rara Maisura, Violin
Florency thank you for motivation, support and serious moment that we
have passed together since three years go, of course I will miss you all.
10. My organization Fumlose, thank you for all your kindness and support as
long as we are famiy. Thank you for all the funny, happy, exciting, your
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support. I do love you all thank you for your silent prayers, do the best and
show your talent.
Finally, I do realize that this paper is still far from being perfect. Therefore, I
welcome any constructive critics and suggestion towards this paper. The paper does
hope that this paper can be useful for anybody who wants to enrich their knowledge
about the customs and the society life.
Medan, juli 2017
The writer,
Rani Monika Situmorang
Reg. No. 142202014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION ………………………………………………… i
COPY RIGHT DECLARATION ……………………………………………… ii
ABSTRAK ……………………………………………………………………… iii
ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………. iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS …………………………………………………… v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………………….vi
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Background of the Study ………………………………………………1
1.2 The Problem of the Study ………………………………………………….. 3
1.3 The objective of the Study ……………………………………………….. 4
1.4 The Scope of the Study ……………………………………………………. 4
1.5 The Significance of the Study ……………………………………………. .4
1.6 The Methods of the Study ………………………………………………… 5
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 History of Batak Toba ……………………………………………………. 6
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2.2 Mangongkal holi Customs ………………………………………………..9
2.3 Adat System in Batak Toba People ………………………………………13
3. THE CEREMONY OF MANGONGKAL HOLI
3.1 The Function of Mangongkal holi ………………………………………. 27
3.1.1. Cultural heritage ………………………………………………………. 27
3.1.2 Hope for better life achievement ………………………………………. 28
3.1.3 Respect for the old …………………………………………………….. 28
3.2 The Symbolical Meanings of Mangongkal holi ………………………… 29
3.2.1 Tool symbols ………………………………………………………… 29
3.2.2 Food symbols ……………………………………………………….. 31
3.2.3 Color symbols ………………………………………………………… 31
3.2.4 Odd mindset in Batak Toba …………………………………………. 32
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………… 33
4.2 Suggestion ………………………………………………………………33
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY ……………………………………………………. 34
6. APPENDICES
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SAMOSIR: LONTUNG
A PAPER
BY :
RANI MONIKA SITUMORANG
REG. NO : 142202014
DIPLOMA- III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
MEDAN
2017
Universitas Sumatera Utara
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum
NIP : 19630216 198903 1 003
Submitted to Faculty of Culture Studies
University of Sumatera Utara
In partial fulfillment of the requirement for Diploma III
In English Study Program
Approved by
Head of English Diploma Study Program
Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum
NIP : 19571002198601 2 003
Approved by the Diploma III of English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Studies, University of Sumatera Utara
As a Paper for the Diploma III Examintion
Accepted by the board of examination in partial fulfillment of requirement for
i
Universitas Sumatera Utara
The Diploma III Examination of the Diploma III of English Study Program, Faculty of
Culture Study, University Sumatera Utara
The Examination is held on :
Faculty of Culture study University of Sumatera Utara
Dean,
Dr. Budi Agustono, M.S
NIP : 19600805198703 1 001
Board of Exeminers :
Signed
1.Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum (Head of English Study Program ………………..
2.Drs. Parlindungan Purba, M.Hum (Supervisor)
………………..
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AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I am RANI MONIKA SITUMORANG declare that I am the sole author of this paper.
Except references are made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material
published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which I have
qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person‟s work has been used without due acknowledgment in the main text
of the paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another degree in
any tertiary education.
Signed
: ……………
Date
: ……………
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COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
: RANI MONIKA SITUMORANG
Title of paper
: THE CEREMONY OF MANGONGKAL HOLI IN
BATAK TOBA SOCIETY, SAMOSIR: LONTUNG
Qualification
: D-III / Ahli Madya
Study Program
: English
1. I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the
discretion of the librarian of the Diploma III English Department Faculty of
Culture Study USU on the understanding that users are made aware of their
obligation under law of the Republic Indonesian
2. I am not willing that my papers be made available for reproduction.
Signed
: ……………
Date
: ……………
iv
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ABSTRAK
Kertas karya ini berjudul “The Ceremony of Mangongkal holi in Batak Toba
society, Samosir : Lontung”. Mangongkal holi merupakan salah satu kebiasaan
masyarakat Batak Toba, kebiasaan ini dianggap juga sebagai suatu acara adat yang
ingin mengangkat tulang belulang leluhur ketempat yang lebih baik. Mangongkal holi
dianggap sebagi tanda penghormatan kepada keluarga yang telah meninggal. Acara
adat mangongkal holi mencerminkan keyakinan bahwa seseorang akan mendapat
hidup yang lebih baik, menghargai warisan budaya dan menghormati yang lebih tua.
Metode yag digunkan dalam menyusun kertas karya ini adalah baca, catat, dan
deskripsikan.
Kata kunci : Mangongkal holi
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ABSTRACT
The paper is entitled "The Ceremony of Mangongkal holi in the Batak Toba society,
Samosir: Lontung". Mangongkal holi is one of the community habits of Batak Toba,
and this custom is also considered as a traditional event that wants to lift the ancestral
bones to a better place. Mangongkal holi is considered a tribute to the deceased
family. The traditional event of Mangongkal holi reflects the belief that someone will
get a better life, appreciate cultural heritage and respect for the old.
The methods used in composing this paper are read, write, and describe.
Keywords : Mangongkal holi
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, all honors and worship just for almighty God, jesus Christ for his
blessing and giving me health, strength and capability to accomplish this paper as ne
of the requirement to get Diploma III certificate from English Department Faculty of
Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara. Thank you father because of your blood
I can save from sins, get a new life and be your child.
After that I would like to express a deep gratitude an appreciation to :
1. The head of Faculty f Cultural Study, University of Sumatera Utara Dr.
Syahron Lubus, M.A
2. The head of English Diploma program, Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis,
M.Hum Who has paid attention, guided and supported me in finishing my
study.
3. Drs. Parlindungan Purba , M.Hum, my supervisor who has given advices,
suggestions, guidances, and helpings in writing this paper.
4. Thanks to all lectures who have guided and given valuable knowledge,
advice during the years of my study and experience that you have shared
to me.
For beloved people in my life :
5. My parents, Gimrot Situmorang and Rospita Manik. I deeply thank you
for endless loves, supports, advices and prayers for me. I love you so
much, I can‟t survive until this time without both of you. I will struggle
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hard to make you happy, be your best daughter, and create your happiest
smiling by my behavior and achievement.
6. To all big Situmorang and Ambarita families, my aunt and uncle thank
you so much for your helping and supported me in finishing my study.
7. My brother and my sister Putri lelis Situmorang, Riko Saputra
Situmorang, and Franheid Ariski Situmorang who has given me support,
care, motivation and understanding me. Thank you so much, thank you for
loving me.
8. My Family in PD. Maranatha teach me in character and vision in my life
and care all about me. Thank you for my sister and brother Winda
Situmeang, Novauli Gultom, Daniel Sirait, Rut Nainggolan, Trina Saragih
and Ruth Pakpahan willing to be formed in character and belief on our
small group Siloam and Lemuel in PD. Maranatha, I Love you all like our
Father Jesus Christ who first Love. Thank you for all the sad, happy, and
keep spirit my Love , Do the best and keep beauty and handsome in Jesus.
9. Thank to my bestfriends Mita anisya Hutasuhut, Safama Sipayung, Yana
Novalin, Naomi Simorangkir, Desy Mayasari, Rara Maisura, Violin
Florency thank you for motivation, support and serious moment that we
have passed together since three years go, of course I will miss you all.
10. My organization Fumlose, thank you for all your kindness and support as
long as we are famiy. Thank you for all the funny, happy, exciting, your
viii
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support. I do love you all thank you for your silent prayers, do the best and
show your talent.
Finally, I do realize that this paper is still far from being perfect. Therefore, I
welcome any constructive critics and suggestion towards this paper. The paper does
hope that this paper can be useful for anybody who wants to enrich their knowledge
about the customs and the society life.
Medan, juli 2017
The writer,
Rani Monika Situmorang
Reg. No. 142202014
ix
Universitas Sumatera Utara
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION ………………………………………………… i
COPY RIGHT DECLARATION ……………………………………………… ii
ABSTRAK ……………………………………………………………………… iii
ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………. iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS …………………………………………………… v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………………….vi
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Background of the Study ………………………………………………1
1.2 The Problem of the Study ………………………………………………….. 3
1.3 The objective of the Study ……………………………………………….. 4
1.4 The Scope of the Study ……………………………………………………. 4
1.5 The Significance of the Study ……………………………………………. .4
1.6 The Methods of the Study ………………………………………………… 5
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 History of Batak Toba ……………………………………………………. 6
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2.2 Mangongkal holi Customs ………………………………………………..9
2.3 Adat System in Batak Toba People ………………………………………13
3. THE CEREMONY OF MANGONGKAL HOLI
3.1 The Function of Mangongkal holi ………………………………………. 27
3.1.1. Cultural heritage ………………………………………………………. 27
3.1.2 Hope for better life achievement ………………………………………. 28
3.1.3 Respect for the old …………………………………………………….. 28
3.2 The Symbolical Meanings of Mangongkal holi ………………………… 29
3.2.1 Tool symbols ………………………………………………………… 29
3.2.2 Food symbols ……………………………………………………….. 31
3.2.3 Color symbols ………………………………………………………… 31
3.2.4 Odd mindset in Batak Toba …………………………………………. 32
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………… 33
4.2 Suggestion ………………………………………………………………33
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY ……………………………………………………. 34
6. APPENDICES
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