International Journal of Language & Literature

The Function of the "Tawar" Incantation of the Kutai Tribe for Their Society within the Perspective of the East Kalimantan Province's Plan as the New Capital of Indonesia
Syaiful Arifin, Tri Indrahastuti, Meita Setyawati, Marwah Ulwatunnisa, Nur Alim

Abstract
The State Capital City Plan (IKN) in East Kalimantan Province could have both positive and negative implications for the administrative regions within the East Kalimantan Province. Particularly, it is assumed that there will be negative impacts on the cultural traditions of the community within the humid tropical forest environment of East Kalimantan Province. Therefore, the objective of this article is to alleviate the negative impacts affecting the local cultural traditions. The method employed is a qualitative approach, utilizing the foundational theories of structuralism and literary sociology. To acquire an overview of the function of the Tawar verbal tradition within its community, the research area encompasses Samarinda, Kutai Kartanegara, and Kutai Timur. Based on the field research results and their analysis, there exist two groups of Tawar traditions: (i) Oral Tawar; and (ii) Tawar accompanied by its cultural traditions. Regarding Tawar, in terms of its verbal aspect, it falls under the category of incantations. Furthermore, within its society, Tawar still functions as a means of healing. Nevertheless, this Tawar tradition is gradually eroding due to easy access to healthcare services and the advancement of knowledge among the community regarding religious aspects. This is because the Tawar tradition is accompanied by cultural practices that involve elements of local community beliefs. Meanwhile, the oral Tawar tradition is rooted in the Islamic religion.

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