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Dani, while legislators Mimika, Philip Wakerwa to JPNN revealing,
personal hard-hitting that characterizes the indigenous people can not
be separated from the influence of the natural topography and patterns
of life in the area pedalaman.Akibatnya, when confronted with
significant regional development, they experiencing culture shock (culture shock). Therefore, the strong impression that the citizens of the interior of Papua resistant to change. In fact, they often react with emotional. There are two issues that could lead to people lift an arrow. Revenge for family members hurt or cases of infidelity. Typically,
infidelity could be in the relatives or with other tribes, "said
Philipus.Philipus say, most of the inland residents are not aware of the
law. Almost all residents Dani here (Mimika, red) come from rural areas, especially the Baliem valley (Jayawijaya District). So, when faced with having to follow the positive law, it is very difficult, "he said.They obey the customary law rather than national law. 'The more dominate their mind is customary rules. It also formed because of living in the interior is full of challenges. Not only the harsh nature, demands for a living requires them for months or even years up and down the mountain and valley. Do not be surprised if the nature of indigenous peoples hard and firm, "said Philip.He then pointed out, a habit which is still preserved todayin Dani related to marriage. Typically, a man who wants to get acquainted with a woman should establish close communication with the woman's family.
If the offer is accepted, the women concerned do what is called citizen Dani bingga lakue or bingga lakarak. At this stage, the women came to the house of a man to cook, then go. The task lasted more than one month. When the women felt it was time to know the attitude of the parents of
men, performed the ceremony koeame wagarak or women came to hear the
answer of the male parent.
If she is diligent and suitable for the wife of his son, then the parents express consent.
The third stage is koejiqui or braid it koejikopopiwogi. At this stage, the elderly woman accompanied her to the male parent.
Typically, performed the show cut pork and organized traditional party. Before
transfer, the elderly women putting on his own son, like wearing a
camshaft, skin bia, and a variety of custom equipment lain.Setelah her
son, the elderly woman home. Furthermore,
the elderly man approached the elderly woman to record all types of
expenditures related to the event koejikopopiwogi, especially costs for
grooming children-in-law. This event in the local language called koewupugi.After all expenses recapitulate, there was a payment by the family of the man to the woman's family. Then when you are finished dilangsungkanlah a wedding.
NW then said the cause of the war and as a result are usually covered. First, when the girl everyone else is taken without the consent of a parent or close family the girl child. In the 1990s, as a matter was resolved by paying five pigs. But, then, the fine can be paid with cash.
Second, if the wife is having an affair with another man (the man Meksipun family section). The solution was fined five pigs. "After that get along back. But,
when the man insisted, then once made a fine custom, divorced his wife.
"Third, theft of valuables such as shells are often used as a dowry in
the male to the female. The solution was made the show cut two pigs, and valuables were stolen was returned.
Title : Customary Marriage Dani
Description : Ilustration Head Dani, while legislators Mimika, Philip Wakerwa to JPNN revealing, personal hard-hitting that characterizes the indige...