Bridging Cultures Through Melody: Understanding The Essence Of Love And Beauty In Bugis Songs

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10.2991/978-2-38476-251-4_7How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Bugis Songs; Love; The Essence of Beauty

Abstract

Bugis songs have carved out an important position in the cultural landscape, serving as melodic bridges connecting diverse communities. This article explores the appeal of Bugis songs, highlighting their inherent beauty and their impact on cultural understanding. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. This research aims to find out the essence of beauty that makes a man fall in love as depicted in Bugis songs Anritta Cellenge, Nacuku Cabberu, And Kopi Susu. The first important finding in this research is about the essence of beauty in Bugis songs. Namely, a woman who has a polite and polite attitude is gentle and graceful. The woman is considered capable of managing household affairs well and has skills such as being able to cook, etc. And finally, regarding the woman’s physical appearance, namely white or black skin, wavy hair, a sharp nose, and a three-line neck. Or what is known as the term ‘makessing na malebbi’ which means beautiful (physical) and also beautiful in character. Bugis songs hold the key to revealing the essence of beauty in various cultures. Through their catchy melodies and lyrical charm, these songs bridge gaps, connecting people from all walks of life. Let us appreciate and embrace the appeal of Bugis songs and celebrate their lasting impact in enhancing cultural understanding and unity.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Suryana Suryana
AU  - Muhammad Darwis
AU  - Nurhayati Nurhayati
AU  - Ikhwan M. Said
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/05/22
TI  - Bridging Cultures Through Melody: Understanding The Essence Of Love And Beauty In Bugis Songs
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Linguistics and Culture (ICLC-4 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 47
EP  - 51
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-251-4_7
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-251-4_7
ID  - Suryana2024
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