The Function of the Seira Language in the Wat Welin Traditional Ceremony in Welutu Village

Abstract

Language is a tool for communication between people in social life. Where language functions to express feelings, ideas and contents of the heart. This can be seen in the Seira language owned by the Seira people. Seira is the first language used or spoken by local residets. The function of the Seira language in traditional ceremonies in Welutu village is good in the Wat Welin, Fadiri Ran traditional ceremony. Hot pela pickup and Tnabarila the function of this language is focused on the Wat Welin traditional ceremony in Welutu village. At this event, the role of the Seira language is very important when the traditional ceremony takes place. There are traditional rhymes, traditional songs. And traditional prayers. Wat Welin is a traditional or cultural tradition that is often carried out by the people of Welutu Village and it is something that must be done when there is a new marriage. With good stages and preparation by the male family, the female family will give it as a treasure called Wat Welin.