The Meaning of Kamomoose (Looking for a Partner) Tradition in the Community of Boneoge Village, Lakudo Sub-District, Buton Tengah Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

This study aims to describe and analyze the meaning of kamoose tradition in the people of Boneoge village, Lakudo Sub-district, Buton Tengah Regency because kamomoose tradition is a unique tradition carried out by the community as a form of cultural heritage which has meaning from every component in it. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained was then /analyzed using the following steps: 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, and 3) verification. The results of this study showed that kamomoose tradition is a cultural practice that has many symbols and meanings in it. In every element and procession of this tradition, some symbols form a complex fabric of meaning that is internalized and interpreted by the people who carry it out. The meaning of kamomoose tradition is important because it reflects beliefs, hopes, and values passed down from generation to generation.