Harmony Of Conflict: Carok As Honor Guard In Sronèn Texts

People in various countries practice the culture of maintaining honor. The Japanese have hara-kiri as a symbol of honor, the Bugis practice Siri', and the people of Pamekasan practice carok, which resolves the conflict by dueling with celurit weapons. Carok is rooted in the value of honor and governed by the ethics of when conflict can or should be avoided. This research aims to explore the mechanism and value of harmony in the practice of carok. The method used is ethnography with descriptive analysis, combining field data and literature studies. The results show that carok has different conflict mechanisms that contain elements of harmony, reflecting Pamekasan people's views on honor and efforts to avoid violence. These findings enrich the understanding of how Pamekasan people maintain the balance between honor and peace.