Last modified: 2024-03-04
Abstract
The stone-baking tradition is an ancient and important customary practice for the Mee tribe, an indigenous tribe in Papua. This practice is not merely a process of cooking food, but also carries deep social, cultural, and religious meanings. This research aims to explore the relationship between the stone-baking tradition and reconciliation efforts as an embodiment of the Mee tribe's faith in Papua. The research method used is a literature research method with a qualitative and narrative approach, through in-depth interviews with the Mee tribe's community and customary leaders. Data is collected, analyzed, and reflected upon to understand the meaning and context of the stone-baking practice as an embodiment of Christian faith in the context of reconciliation. The research results show that the stone-baking tradition has a symbolic depth that connects humans with nature, ancestors, and spirituality. In the context of the Mee tribe's faith reconciliation, this practice becomes an arena for the restoration of social and spiritual relationships that have been damaged due to tribal wars.