The Concept of Divinity in The Mangongkal Holi Tradition in The Batak Toba’s Culture

John Phan Quốc Thắng; Fransiskus Frendy Styawan; Paolo Rigo Wilhelmus Simbolon; Agus Widodo

doi:10.24071/jaot.v7i1.8869

The Concept of Divinity in The Mangongkal Holi Tradition in The Batak Toba’s Culture

John Phan Quốc Thắng^(1*), Fransiskus Frendy Styawan⁽²⁾, Paolo Rigo Wilhelmus Simbolon⁽³⁾, Agus Widodo⁽⁴⁾,

(1) Kongregasi SCJ
(2) Faculty of Theology, Universitas Sanata Dharma
(3) Faculty of Theology, Universitas Sanata Dharma
(4) Faculty of Theology, Universitas Sanata Dharma
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Employed within the Batak Toba community, Mangongkal Holi represents a longstanding tradition that continues to be actively practiced. Functioning as a unifying element, this tradition fosters cohesion amongst the geographically dispersed Batak Toba people across Indonesia. Through a combined approach of literature review and interviews, this research delves into the concept of divinity inherent within Mangongkal Holi. The author's meticulous analysis unveils Mangongkal Holi as more than just a ceremonial practice; it serves as a profound expression and reflection of the human connection to the divine. This tradition embodies esteemed values such as reverence and dedication towards the Creator, while simultaneously reinforcing the bonds of fraternity among the Batak people scattered throughout Indonesia.

Keywords

Batak Toba, Cosmos, Dalihan Na Tolu, Mangongkal Holi, Mulajadi Nabolon

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24071/jaot.v7i1.8869