Humanistic Values in Metaphoric Expressions of Traditional Marriage in Tolaki Mekongga Kolaka

This paper discusses the humanistic values based on local wisdom of Mekongga dialect Tolaki. It focuses form metaphorical expressions. The problem relates to types contained in text "mowindahako" (expression customary marriages accomplishment). expression marriage custom is not only an unusual speech society, but it also indication various policies people who use it. Tolaki community Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, has a very strong cultural background. data source this research "mowindahako". were obtained by conducting interviews and observations at time wedding ceremony was performed published texts as comparison. results analysis indicate that are packaged understandable context community, family values, respect for fellow human beings, praying mutual safety. expressions these metaphors human, substance, living flora plants, energy water, being (truth). In addition, traditional marriage, solving problems, supporting obeying provisions or rules have been mutually agreed upon, maintaining harmony life association, especially internal community.