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For example, marsiadapari in the fields has been greatly reduced due to the presence of
tractors or jettors as well as rice harvesting machines and abundant labor with cheaper wages.
Likewise, for example building a house, it is more economical to buy it out to a handyman.

However, in traditional party activities, regardless of the type of custom, the marsiadapari
principle is still carried out firmly. Even more so in the village, even if there is a traditional
wedding (mangoli) or death (monding) event, marhobas (preparing an event/party), with the spirit
of marsiadapari, friends in the village (dongan answeringa) will be busy (renta) doing it.

In certain villages in Bona Pasogit, they even still carry out boras clay (rice donations in
rotation) or Indahan clay (donations of cooked rice in turns) to be donated to the party host. Also
sijula-jula (rotating social gathering in the form of money, rice and meat) to the party owner.

Another form of marsiadapari is 'manumpahi' or giving assistance in the form of money or
rice (si pir ni tondi) which lightens the burden of carrying out adat. Although the recipient will
consider it a debt, the giver does not always consider it a debt (singir).

In the group of clans, marsiadapari in bloodlines (samudar) are still clearly visible. If there
is a burden or problem for someone within the clan, especially one that affects the dignity of the
clan, then automatically the spirit of togetherness and marsiadapari will emerge. Stepping together
and supporting each other and taking risks together (Mangangkat rap tu ginjang, manimbung rap
tu toru jala rap udur in time).

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