Adaptasi Tradisi Begarehan di Era Modern: Pandangan Generasi Muda terhadap Pelestarian Budaya Lokal Kabupaten Lahat Sumatera Selatan

Begarehan

Abstract

The Begarehan tradition is a form of customary practice in wedding ceremonies
within the community of Lawang Agung Lama Village, Lahat Regency, South
Sumatra, which embodies values of social solidarity, mutual cooperation, and local
cultural identity. However, in the modern era, this tradition has undergone various
changes due to modernization, social transformation, and shifts in the
perspectives of the younger generation. This article aims to analyze the adaptation
of the Begarehan tradition in the modern era and to examine the views of young
people regarding the preservation of local culture. This study employs a qualitative
approach, with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation.
The findings indicate that the younger generation still recognizes the Begarehan
tradition as an important cultural heritage; however, its implementation has been
simplified in terms of duration, forms of activities, and community participation.
These adaptations are carried out to align the tradition with contemporary social,
economic, and lifestyle conditions without eliminating its core values. Therefore,
the preservation of the Begarehan tradition in the modern era depends not only on
the continuity of customary practices but also on the awareness and active
involvement of the younger generation in maintaining local cultural identity amid
ongoing social change.