ERASURE THE CUSTOMS OF MARRIAGES IN BUGIS SOCIETY: A PILOT STUDY IN KAMPUNG PERMATANG DUKU, PONTIAN, JOHOR

This study was carried out to identify the customs of marriages in Bugis society and to study the reasons why they are less practised in Bugis society in Kampung Permatang Duku, Pontian, Johor today. The study is a qualitative study using reference methods, interviews and questionnaires. A total of 27 sets of questionnaires were distributed randomly to respondents and three data were obtained from interviews. A total of ten questions were asked to identify the customs of wedding customs in Bugis society. Six questions were answered uncertain and this contributes to the highest number. To find out the factors why the customs is less practised in this village, ten questions have also been asked. The study shows that most Bugis communities in the village know and still practising the custom. However, this custom is further forgotten due to time, financial and cultural assimilation. In conclusion, the Bugis community needs to preserve the uniqueness of this culture as it is the identity of their people.