The Educational Value of the Kuda Gipang Dance in the Bridal Bausung Ceremony in Parigi Village, Tapin District, South Kalimantan

Abstract

This study aims to reveal the educational values contained in the Gipang Horse Dance at the Bridal Bausang ceremony in Parigi Village, Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan. By using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, dancers, bridal families, and local communities, and supported by documentation in the field. The results in the study show that Kuda Gipang Dance is not only a historical part of traditional rituals, but also an educational medium that conveys various important values such as discipline, cooperation, mutual cooperation, politeness, and spirituality. This dance teaches the importance of maintaining a tradition, honoring ancestors, and forming a character based on moral and social values that exist in society. Therefore, Kuda Gipang Dance functions as an important tool in transmitting educational values to the younger generation, as well as maintaining local cultural identity amid social change. This research also confirms the role of traditional arts in preserving the noble values of society and strengthening social cohesion among local communities.