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A wedding reception in Pangkep, South Sulawesi, took a tragic turn when a young man named Fajar, aged 18, lost his life while performing the traditional angngaru ritual. This incident unfolded on Tuesday, October 29, in the village of Malise, Pundata Baji Subdistrict, Labakkang District, at around 11:00 a.m. WITA. The community and family, gathered for the joyful celebration, were deeply shaken by the sudden loss.
Fajar was participating in the angngaru, a ceremonial vow deeply rooted in Bugis-Makassar culture. This ritual, often conducted in the presence of a respected figure or leader, is a symbolic act of devotion and loyalty. During a wedding, it is customarily performed to honor the groom’s arrival. As part of this ritual, participants are typically adorned in traditional attire, which in Fajar’s case included a light blue tutu jacket and the iconic recca songkok, a ceremonial cap. The performance is seen as a gesture of respect and allegiance, an integral part of a grand tradition that ties communities together and celebrates cultural heritage.
Labakkang Police Chief Iptu Aidil Akbar provided details about the incident, explaining that Fajar was handling a dagger as part of the angngaru ritual. During the ceremony, which was intended to be a moment of honor and reverence, Fajar unsheathed his dagger and, while following the ritual’s movements, accidentally pointed the blade toward his chest. The motion resulted in the dagger’s sharp tip unexpectedly piercing his left chest, causing a grievous wound that led to his collapse.
A video circulating online captures the somber moment when Fajar, dressed in his ceremonial attire, stood before the groom and his family. As he began his ritual movements with the dagger, tragedy struck in an instant, shocking onlookers who had gathered to witness the wedding festivities. Fajar’s collapse prompted immediate concern, and guests quickly rushed to his aid, carrying him to the Pundata Baji Health Center in hopes of saving his life. Unfortunately, despite their urgent efforts, Fajar passed away en route to the medical facility.
The community of Pangkep and those who attended the wedding have been left heartbroken by the loss of such a young life in an event meant to celebrate love and unity. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the inherent risks involved in certain traditional practices and has sparked conversations within the community about safety measures during cultural performances.