MAPPALILI CEREMONY IN SUPPORTING UNESCO VERSION OF CULTURAL TOURISM IN MAROS- PANGKEP GEOPARK

Traditional ceremonies are one of the cultural representations that are passed down from generation to generation. The public's interest in traditional ceremonies has declined over time, especially for the younger generation. As part of the MarosPangkep Geopark, it needs special attention by UNESCO's vision and mission. This study aims to: (1). Know the difference of Mappalili Ceremony as cultural tourism in the perspective of Arajang and Balla Kalompoang, (2). know the sustainability of the Mappalili Ceremony in supporting the Maros-Pangkep Geopark according to UNESCO's vision and mission. This research uses qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, documentation, and Tudang Sipulung. Data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model, namely: 1). Data collection is done through in-depth interviews and documentation, 2). Data reduction to generalize data from in-depth interviews, 3). Presentation of data to classify the results of interviews and process them, and 4). The Verification is done by pouring and making the final results according to the objectives. The results of the research obtained by the Mappalili Ceremony are a command ceremony to descend the rice fields. The Mappalili Ceremony has the potential to become cultural tourism because in the process there are several unique series of each tribe in managing agricultural land, especially rice fields. The Mappalili Ceremony is cultural tourism that can support the Maros-Pangkep Geopark according to UNESCO's vision and mission. Therefore, efforts to preserve cultural sustainability in the future need to be considered properly to support the development of cultural tourism in South Sulawesi.