The Importance of Cultural Values and Meanings of Silat (Manca) as a Local Cultural Heritage of Communities in Gowa Regency

Abstract

This research aims to awaken the public to interpret that The importance of martial arts, especially to help others and protect yourself.Furthermore, what are the efforts of the people of Paranga, Bone Village, to maintain or Preserving what has become their cultural heritage which has been passed down from generation to generation The next generation. As for the values contained in this silat, among others, the noble values inPencak silat is developed in four aspects in one unit, namely: the spiritual aspect, the artistic aspectMovement, martial aspects, and sports aspects.  In these four aspects there is meaning Contained therein.  The meaning contained is self-control, artistic movement, And sportsmanship. To achieve these goals, the researchers used a collection technique Data through, observation, interviews and documentation, data that will be obtained by researchers Then it will be processed using qualitative analysis with a descriptive analysis approach On the Values and Meanings of Silat Culture (Manca) as a Local Community Cultural Heritage Paranga of Bone Village