THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MAPPALILI CEREMONY AS CULTURAL TOURISM IN SUPPORTING THE MAROS-PANGKEP GLOBAL GEOPARK, INDONESIA

The Mappalili Ceremony is a traditional ritual practiced by the Bugis and Makassar Tribes, known for its unique attributes and deeply rooted among the locals of Pangkep Regency. The qualities and geographical conditions of the Pangkep Regency area have a significant impact on the way that humans or the community engage with nature, leading to the majority of the community in Pangkep Regency engaging as farmers. The Mappalili Ceremony serves as a valuable tool to enhance agricultural productivity. However, the Mappalili Ceremony experiences various levels of transformation across different time periods. The objectives of this study are to: (1) identify the existence in the past; (2) identify the existence during an epidemic; and (3) identify the existence in the present; (4) existence of sustainable environment and sustainable tourism. This study employs a qualitative research methodology utilizing an ethnographic approach. The collection of data is conducted with in-depth interviews, documentation, and Tudang Sipulung (discussion). Data analysis utilizes the Miles and Huberman model, which involves conducting data collection to support the findings of comprehensive interviews and documentation. This is followed by data reduction to draw general conclusions from the in-depth interviews, data presentation to organize the interview results, processing and verification, and ultimately producing final results aligned with the research objectives. The study showed several differences in the current execution of the Mappalili Ceremony. So that it gives uniqueness and makes it an attraction for tourists to visit Pangkep Regency. These include variations in the duration of the ceremony, a decrease in the number of activities or events each day, and the realization that certain tools and materials, previously considered sacred and unobtainable, can actually be possessed. The Mappalili Ceremony continues to be practiced in the community based on the influence of Karaeng Pinati or Puang Matoa.