The Meaning of Sekura Cakak Buah Tradition of Saibatin Community

This research aims to uncover and explore the meaning and value of sekura cakak buah tradition for indigenous saibatin communities and to understand the implementation of meanings and values of tradition in the lives of saibatin community. The study used qualitative design with an understanding approach to the meaning of ethnography. Data were analyzed by analyzing domains, taxonomic, components and cultural themes. The results of the study showed that the meaning of sekura cakak buah tradition for the saibatin community is self-identity, life, and sosial life. The meaning and values are implemented in community’s lives which are namely cultural meaning and values including: self identity, cultural heritage, and regional icon; the meaning and value of religion includes the almighty god, praying, giving thanks and ngejalang (forgiving each other; the meaning and values of the economy include activities in the Pasar Tumpah dan Lamban Sekura; as well as the meaning and social values including kinship and relatives, equality between fellow being, beguai jejama (working together) and social relationship of saibatin community.